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Former President Donald Trump is not holding back when it comes to identifying the culprit behind a recent cyberattack targeting his campaign. In a media scrum following his early voting in Florida, he placed the blame squarely on Iran, as if the nation was some kind of digital piñata. Despite being pressed on whether the FBI had definitively confirmed that pesky Iran was behind the breach, Trump made it clear he strongly suspects they were involved. It seems the former commander-in-chief has developed quite the knack for geopolitical hacking detectives, even without a badge.
After casting his vote in West Palm Beach, Trump took to the cameras to reiterate his suspicions. He claimed Microsoft had informed his campaign that “one of our many websites” had been compromised by the “Iranian Government.” This revelation, which could rival the plot twist of a bad spy novel, was shared by Trump in a post on Truth Social. His conclusion? Hacking isn’t just an unfortunate technical glitch; it’s also “never a nice thing to do!” Surely the Iranians must be shaking in their boots at the former president’s sharp reprimand.
The Trump campaign says Iran is behind the recent hack that led to sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed. The FBI says it is investigating but gave no further details. Research Analyst at the @FDD, Janatan Sayeh, shares what his sense is of the whole thing. pic.twitter.com/DLZqtQS0GP
— EWTN News Nightly (@EWTNNewsNightly) August 15, 2024
Rolling into the conversation was none other than Trump’s close ally, Roger Stone, who also found himself on the receiving end of Iranian hackers’ digital shenanigans. Stone, known for his colorful history and strong ties to Trump, was allegedly targeted two months prior, suggesting that these Iranian hackers must have really marked their calendars to attack anyone associated with the Trump brand. According to Stone’s legal representation, both Microsoft and the FBI are in the loop, and the former campaign guru is all in when it comes to cooperating.
The roundabout of accusations doesn’t stop there. Reports from various mainstream media outlets – including Politico, the New York Times, and the Washington Post – surfaced that documents related to Trump’s potential running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance from Ohio, were lifted by Iranian hackers. This is some next-level sleuthing and no doubt puts the idea of a “government” intrusion in a whole new light. One can practically hear the exasperated sighs of the bureaucrats as they try to keep their technical operations secure.
The FBI sits there with its hands folded, keeping tight-lipped about its ongoing investigation into the hack. Maybe they’re just waiting for the right moment to wheel out the evidence like it’s the big finale of a magic show. Until then, it seems Trump will keep charging ahead, waving the banner of “blame it on Iran!” and keeping his supporters entertained with a dramatic geopolitical narrative. Who needs Netflix when you have an ex-president turning cyber warfare into a riveting saga right before the primaries?
