U.S. Prepares Charges Over Iran's Hack of Trump Campaign
The Justice Department is set to file criminal charges against Iranian hackers who targeted Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
- Federal prosecutors are expected to file charges as early as next week in connection with the Iranian hack of Trump’s campaign.
- The hackers, identified as acting on behalf of Iran, targeted top Trump campaign officials and leaked stolen documents to media outlets.
- The hacking effort included phishing emails to gain access to sensitive campaign data, affecting key figures like Susie Wiles and Roger Stone.
- The Justice Department has warned of increased Iranian efforts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, viewing it as crucial to their national security interests.
- This development follows previous accusations of Iranian interference in U.S. elections, including attempts to hack the Biden-Harris campaign.