Trump has been playing it safe ever since his life was almost taken. Now things have gotten scary again.
And U.S. intelligence just delivered Trump a terrifying report that changes the 2024 race completely.
Top intelligence officials have confirmed what many have long suspected: Iran is behind a cyberattack targeting former President Donald Trump’s campaign, as well as attempts to breach individuals linked to both major political parties.
This revelation comes as no surprise to those who recognize Tehran’s desperate attempts to meddle in the 2024 presidential election.
Previously, tech giants Microsoft and Google had exposed Iran’s breach of a campaign, further solidifying concerns about Tehran’s intentions.
Intelligence officials made it clear that Iran’s objective is to “stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions,” a tactic that’s become all too familiar.
In a joint statement, the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency emphasized, “Protecting the integrity of our elections from foreign influence or interference is our priority.”
“We will not tolerate foreign efforts to influence or interfere with our elections, including the targeting of American political campaigns.”
Google also revealed that the Iranian hackers didn’t stop at Trump’s campaign — they also attempted to infiltrate accounts tied to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Despite the seriousness of these attacks, the intelligence agencies didn’t offer any significant new details on how the breach unfolded.
Earlier this month, Microsoft shed light on a June attack by an Iranian-backed actor, an incident that multiple media outlets, including Politico and the Washington Post, claimed involved Trump campaign material.
Among the stolen documents was a 271-page vetting dossier on Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, crafted by the law firm Brand Woodward, a firm connected to several Trump advisers.
“These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process,” said Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign communications director, following the initial revelation of the hack.
CNN reported that officials suspect the cyber intruders gained access to a senior Trump official’s account by compromising the personal email of Roger Stone, a close ally of Trump and a seasoned GOP strategist.
Intelligence officials also warned that Iran has a “longstanding interest in exploiting societal tensions,” urging the public to strengthen their email security.
Despite Tehran’s public denials of election meddling, the Islamic Republic’s motive seems clear: revenge against Trump for the 2020 assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
U.S. officials have even accused Iran of backing efforts to assassinate Trump, a claim recently underscored by a federal complaint against Pakistani national Asif Merchant, 46, who was involved in plotting assassinations in New York City.
Although the complaint didn’t name Trump directly, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland later confirmed that Trump was indeed the target.
Trump, never one to shy away from calling out adversaries, acknowledged Iran’s actions, telling reporters last week, “It looks like it was Iran” when asked about the hack.
He also didn’t mince words on Truth Social regarding the alleged assassination plot: “If they do ‘assassinate President Trump,’ which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth—If that does not happen, American Leaders will be considered ‘gutless’ cowards!”
Trump’s words serve as a stark reminder that while the Biden administration may downplay threats from abroad, Trump remains vigilant against those who seek to harm America and its leaders.
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