Russia and China are listening in to President Donald Trump's calls, warn US spies
Russia and China are listening in on President Donald Trump’s phone calls, according to US spy agencies.
It’s believed the nations are eavesdropping on Trump’s phone calls to collect US intelligence so they can influence American policy.
The US President has reportedly been warned that his three personal iPhones are not secure, though he continues to use them to take calls with friends and confidants, reports the Times.
It’s alleged that China is taking note of who Trump speaks to most frequently, so he can be targeted with pro-Chinese messages.
While it’s believed Russia is attempting to gain insight to the President’s thinking and plans.
Donald Trump has reportedly refused to exchange his personal phone for a new device every 30 days as is typical for security due to inconvenience.
He uses three iPhones, two of which have been made marginally more secure by the National Security Agency. It’s thought that the third is a regular store standard device.
White House Aides say Trump doesn’t divulge confidential information or details which could compromise US security while using any of his three personal devices.
The reports come as former commander of the US army has warned it’s very likely the United States will be at war with China within 15 years.
Retired Lt Gen Ben Hodges said European allies will have to do more to ensure their own defences in the face of a resurgent Russia because America will need to focus more attention on defending its interests in the Pacific.
“The United States needs a very strong European pillar. I think in 15 years – it’s not inevitable – but it is a very strong likelihood that we will be at war with China,” Lt Gen Hodges told a packed room at the Warsaw Security Forum, a two-day gathering of leaders and military and political experts from central Europe.
“The United States does not have the capacity to do everything it has to do in Europe and in the Pacific to deal with the Chinese threat,” Lt Gen Hodges said.
Lt Gen Hodges was US army commander in Europe from 2014 until last year.
