The Trump campaign revealed that internal documents and communications were hacked and leaked to the press by “foreign sources hostile to the United States,” aiming to disrupt the 2024 presidential election. The acknowledgment followed reports from POLITICO about receiving emails containing purported Trump campaign materials. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung pointed to a recent Microsoft report highlighting Iranian efforts to meddle in U.S. elections. The campaign suggests Iran’s involvement, especially given the timing near Trump’s Vice Presidential selection.
Cheung warned that any media outlet sharing the leaked information would be aiding America’s adversaries.
Microsoft did not specify which campaign was targeted but noted that an Iranian group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to breach a high-ranking campaign official’s email in June. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which has been monitoring election meddling efforts, has not commented on the incident.
The Trump campaign believes the hack coincided with Trump’s Vice Presidential pick announcement, although the extent of the leak’s damage remains unclear.
As the story develops, the implications of this cyberattack could impact the dynamics of the 2024 election.
