Donald Trump’s campaign asserts that Iranian operatives were the intended targets of a cyberattack that breached internal communications.
On Saturday, Politico reported that it had received campaign-related documents via email, including reports on Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. A campaign spokesperson told the BBC that hostile foreign actors were attempting to interfere in the 2024 election by seeking access to these materials.
While Politico has verified the authenticity of the files, neither the BBC nor independent sources have confirmed them. The Trump campaign has also