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After online speculation suggested that a top Trump administration official had violated US security protocols, Whoop’s founder and CEO stepped in to identify the wearable device at the center of the controversy.
A widely circulated meeting photo of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles led social media users to speculate that a smartwatchtypically restricted in sensitive environments due to recording and connectivity capabilities, was visible on her wrist. Critics quickly raised concerns about potential cybersecurity implications.
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President Donald Trump speaks with Susie Wiles during Operation Epic Fury at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida on February 28, 2026. (White House photo by Daniel Torok)
“It’s called a whoop,” Will Ahmed wrote on
Whoop, a wearable fitness company valued at approximately $3.6 billion, produces subscription-based trackers that monitor sleep, exercise and recovery.
In a separate message, Ahmed added that Wiles is following Operation Epic Furylikely had a low resting heart rate and high heart rate variability – both indicators of strong physical recovery and readiness.
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The comment followed Saturday morning’s high-stakes operation that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior leaders. Iranian officials in a coordinated US-Israeli military campaign.
Ahmed said the health device is approved by the National Security Agency and does not include a microphone, GPS and does not have cellular capabilities.
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President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Qian Weizhong/VCG/Getty Images)
Security procedures in sensitive government environments typically restrict or prohibit personal electronic devices that can transmit data. Smartwatches in particular are often scrutinized for their connectivity features.
