Trump Claims Iran Hack

Donald Trump's campaign has reported a hack of its internal communications, suggesting Iranian involvement. Politico received leaked documents, including research on Trump's running mate JD Vance, from an anonymous source. The Trump campaign claims the documents were illegally obtained by foreign entities hostile to the US, though Iran denies any connection. This incident coincides with a Microsoft report indicating Iranian hackers targeted an unnamed US presidential candidate in June. The Trump campaign links this to their vice-presidential selection process and accuses Iran of attempting to interfere with the 2024 election. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference in US elections and cybersecurity threats to political campaigns.