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U.S. Intelligence Confirms Iran Behind Trump Campaign Hack

Aug 19, 2024, 10:09 PM

The U.S. intelligence community, including the FBI and other federal agencies, has attributed a recent hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign to Iran. This marks the first formal acknowledgment of foreign involvement in the hacking of a U.S. presidential campaign. The intelligence agencies have expressed confidence in Iran's responsibility for the hack and have also noted attempts to disrupt both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. The revelation underscores concerns about foreign interference in the U.S. electoral process.