Donald Trump Jr. claims Iranian hackers’ indictment is “perhaps the greatest endorsement” for his father’s 2024 campaign.
At a Glance
- The DOJ charged three Iranian hackers with a hacking conspiracy targeting U.S. officials and political campaigns.
- Trump Jr. labeled Iran as “the world’s leading state sponsor of terror” and accused it of colluding with the Biden-Harris administration.
- There is no evidence that the Biden campaign responded to the Iranian emails.
- Foreign adversaries, according to Trump Jr., do not want his father to be president due to his strength and resolve.
Trump Jr. Hails Endorsement from Indicted Iranian Hackers
Donald Trump Jr. recently declared that his father’s campaign has secured “perhaps the greatest endorsement” it has ever seen. This endorsement comes from an unlikely source—indicted Iranian hackers. According to Trump Jr., the news stands as a pivotal moment for the campaign, bolstering its credibility and influence among the electorate.
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian hackers linked to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) with a conspiracy that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, NGOs, and political campaigns. The indictment claims these Iranian cyber actors sent unsolicited emails to Biden’s campaign containing stolen material from Trump’s campaign.
Unprecedented Foreign Interference
The joint statement from the DOJ, FBI, and CISA revealed alarming details about the hackers’ intentions. The hacking campaign aimed to stoke discord, erode confidence in the U.S. electoral process, and gather intelligence for the IRGC. Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, was quick to criticize the Iranian regime, praising Trump’s strength and resolve.
“The terror regime in Iran loves the weakness and stupidity of Kamala Harris, and is terrified of the strength and resolve of President Donald J. Trump.” – Steven Cheung, a Trump campaign representative, said
Donald Trump Jr. went further, accusing Iran of colluding with the Biden-Harris administration despite the lack of evidence to support this claim. He suggested that the hackers’ interference could inadvertently help his father’s bid for the presidency by exposing foreign adversaries’ deep-seated fears of a second Trump term.
Donald Trump Jr. claimed on Sunday that Iran is "colluding with the Biden-Harris administration to try to give them information against their political enemies." https://t.co/Q5TEDUDDak
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 29, 2024
Implications and Actions Forward
The information released by the DOJ indicates a calculated effort by foreign actors to meddle in the U.S. election. According to U.S. intelligence, there were even threats on Trump’s life due to his strong stance against Iran, which have led to increased Secret Service protection for the former president.
“Think about that, I can’t tell if it’s terrible or if it’s perhaps the greatest endorsement of my father’s campaign,” Trump Jr. said.
Meanwhile, polls show a close race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with several surveys indicating near ties. Dismissing these polls as “nonsense,” Trump Jr. urged supporters to vote early rather than waiting until Election Day. His messaging underscores the importance of every vote in a battle shaped by unprecedented foreign interference and domestic distrust.
