On Dec. 2, 2025, a YouTube livestream of finance expert Matt Farley unexpectedly appeared on the White House’s official live‑stream page, raising questions about a possible hack.
Incident Details
The stream, part of a more than two‑hour broadcast by Farley (who posts as @RealMattMoney), occupied whitehouse.gov/live for at least eight minutes. It showed Farley answering financial questions and discussing investment topics.
White House Response
In a statement, the White House said it was “aware and looking into what happened.” The agency has not yet determined whether the site was breached or the video was linked accidentally by a government employee.
Matt Farley’s Reaction
Farley emailed the Associated Press on Friday and said he had no idea what happened. He wrote, “If I had known my stream was going to go super public like that I would be dressed a bit nicer and had a few more pointed topics! And it likely wouldn’t have been about personal finance,”
Background on Digital Security
The Trump administration and campaign have faced a series of digital security incidents in the past year. In May, officials investigated text messages and calls from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff. Earlier, Iranian hackers breached Trump’s campaign, stealing and distributing internal documents, including a dossier on Vice‑President JD Vance created before he was selected as the running mate.
Key Takeaways
- A finance‑guru livestream temporarily took over the White House’s live‑stream page on Dec. 2, 2025.
- The White House confirmed it is investigating whether the site was hacked or the link was accidental.
- The incident follows a pattern of digital security challenges for the Trump administration.
The event underscores the vulnerability of even high‑profile government websites to unexpected content and highlights ongoing concerns over cyber security in the political arena.
