Former President Trump’s campaign has revealed that some of its internal communications were recently compromised by foreign adversaries. This breach was first brought to light by Politico, which received emails from an anonymous source containing sensitive documents from Trump’s campaign.
According to the Trump campaign, the breach originated from “foreign sources hostile to the United States.” This claim aligns with a recent report from Microsoft indicating that Iran is actively targeting the 2024 U.S. elections. The campaign’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, emphasized that the leaked documents were acquired illegally and were likely intended to disrupt the electoral process and create chaos.
Cheung further highlighted that the Microsoft report identified Iranian hackers as having accessed the account of a “high-ranking official” in the Trump campaign in June 2024. This revelation follows the recent assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania, which has heightened concerns about Iran’s potential threats. Although Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denied any involvement or threats, the timing of the cyber intrusion raises significant concerns.
Cheung connected the dots between the hacking incident and the alleged Iranian plot, suggesting that such actions are meant to undermine Trump’s efforts to counter Iran’s influence. “The Iranians know that President Trump will confront their aggression just as he did during his first term,” Cheung asserted. He also criticized media outlets that reprint these leaked documents, arguing that they are inadvertently aiding America’s adversaries.
Politico reported that it began receiving emails from an AOL account under the name “Robert” on July 22, which included a research dossier on Trump’s potential running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), and a similar document regarding Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who was also considered for the VP position. The source, identified as Robert, claimed to have a “variety of documents” related to Trump’s legal issues and internal campaign discussions but refused to disclose how the information was obtained, warning that revealing such details could have legal consequences.
While the extent of the information compromised remains unclear, it is evident that the Trump campaign experienced a serious security breach, underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities in the protection of sensitive political information.