Former President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that he had been briefed about a hack on his campaign, suggesting that Iran may have been involved. In an interview with Univision, Trump stated that he had received information about the breach, although he downplayed its significance, calling it 'boring' and 'not very important.'
Trump's campaign had announced the hack over the weekend, with reports emerging that emails and documents from inside the campaign operation had been compromised. Trump later claimed on Truth Social that Microsoft had informed his campaign of the Iranian government's involvement in the hack.
However, it remains unclear whether Iran was indeed responsible for the breach. The Iranian mission to the United Nations has denied any involvement, stating that they do not give any credibility to such reports.
When asked if the FBI had briefed him on the hack, Trump mentioned that he had been briefed but did not provide details on what the agency had informed him. CNN has reached out to the FBI for comment on the matter.
As the investigation into the campaign hack continues, questions remain about the extent of the breach and the motives behind it. The cybersecurity incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats posed by malicious actors targeting political campaigns and organizations.
