The New York Post app was hacked on April Fools' Day and sent out push alert notifications that included 'Heil President Donald Trump.'

The newspaper's app sent out the alerts starting around 10.45pm on April 1 before at least eight more were sent out, the New York Daily News reported.

The messages, which appeared to be directed at Trump, gave admonishments such as: 'Open your heart to those you do not understand and listen to all those you fear and look down upon.'

'Hear me now, for I speak as an angel in the words of God,' the messages said. 'In casting truth into the darkness of your shadow, you have gravely sinned...'

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The New York Post's push notification system was hacked on April Fool's night and readers were sent a bizarre series of messages that appeared to reference US President Donald Trump

The first message was 'Heil President Donald Trump!' Eight messages followed, seeing to address the US President

The next one read: 'And yet, for your generosity of spirit and sharpness of mind, salvation remains within reach.'

Another message quoted the Nirvana song 'Come As You Are': '"Take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours, but don't be late"...For the fate of your soul is soon to be decided.'

The hack concluded: 'With Lucid Love, Sarah.'

One of the messages incorporated lyrics from the Nirvana song 'Come As You Are.' The New York Post apologized for the hack, which began around 10.45pm, shortly after

The New York Post apologized for the hack Saturday night.

In a follow-up alert, the paper said: 'Our push alert notification system was compromised this evening. We are working to resolve the issue. Please accept our apologies.'

Rupert Murdoch, who owns the Post in addition to Fox News and other media outlets, is believed to have a close relationship with Trump despite initial hesitation, reports CNN.

Rupert Murdoch, who owns the New York Post, has allegedly developed a close relationship with Trump

In July 2015, following an insult Trump hurled at John McCain during the GOP primary, Murdoch tweeted: 'When is Donald Trump going to stop embarrassing his friends, let alone the whole country?'

But over time, particularly since Trump's victory in the 2016 election, Murdoch changed course, reports New York Magazine.

On January 9, 11 days before his inauguration, Trump tweeted: 'Rupert Murdoch is a great guy who likes me much better as a very successful candidate than he ever did as a very successful developer!'