The Trump campaign claimed Iranian operatives hacked its communications, leaking a 271-page vetting report on JD Vance and parts of a report on Marco Rubio to Politico in July 2024. Politico verified the documents, but no third party confirmed their authenticity. A Microsoft report noted a June 2024 spear-phishing attack on a U.S. campaign, linking it to Iran’s ongoing election interference. No direct evidence ties Iran to the breach. Separately, U.S. authorities charged a Pakistani national with Iranian ties for plotting to kill U.S. officials, possibly Trump. Iran denies involvement.
