The Trump campaign has alleged that their internal communications were hacked by the Iranian government, sparking concerns over interference in the upcoming 2024 election. The campaign pointed to past tensions between President Trump and Iran as a potential motive for the cyberattack, although direct evidence was not provided.
Reports emerged that authentic documents from inside the campaign, including a report on running mate JD Vance’s vulnerabilities, were offered to media outlets by an anonymous source. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung condemned the hack as an attempt to disrupt the democratic process.
In response, President Trump accused Iran of the hack, stating they were only able to access publicly available information. However, the identity and motivation of the hackers have not been independently verified.
Iran denied any involvement in the cyberattack, emphasizing their defensive cyber capabilities. Tensions between the US and Iran have heightened in recent years, with President Trump’s administration taking a hardline stance against the Iranian government.