White House reportedly apologizes to GCHQ over claims that it conducted surveillance on Donald Trump. GCHQ, Britain’s signals intelligence agency, says allegations are “ridiculous” and should be ignored. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said March 16 that Obama called in GCHQ to conduct surveillance on Trump. The claim triggered a behind-the-scenes diplomatic spat, with British officials calling on U.S. counterparts to account for their claims. Spicer denied that the White House had issued an apology and said he was merely repeating what someone else said.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/britains-gchq-rebuts-ridiculous-trump-wiretap-claims-p-2424