Top Trump adviser implicated in classified documents case has ties to China through lobbying firm
- A top Trump campaign adviser, Susie Wiles, was allegedly shown classified materials by Trump, according to the indictment against him.
- Wiles has a leadership role at a lobbying firm, Mercury Public Affairs, that represents Chinese companies accused of national security threats.
- The Chinese companies have paid Mercury Public Affairs millions of dollars, raising concerns about Wiles' connections to potentially hostile foreign entities.
- Wiles has met with investigators multiple times about Trump showing her classified information, including a map related to Gen. Mark Milley.
- Despite the investigation, Wiles remains closely involved in Trump's legal affairs and 2024 campaign strategy.