Iran aims to disrupt Trump's 2024 presidential campaign

washingtonpost.com July 30, 2024, 12:01 AM UTC

Summary: U.S. intelligence officials report that Iran is attempting to undermine Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, viewing his potential victory as detrimental to its interests. This effort mirrors Iran's actions in the 2020 election, aiming to create societal discord in the U.S. The assessment was shared during a briefing by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security.

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