US Officials Investigate Alleged Chinese Cyber-Attack on Trump and Vance

US authorities are probing a possible cyber-attack linked to China aimed at Donald Trump and JD Vance's communication networks, with implications for the upcoming elections.

US authorities are reportedly investigating a suspected cyber-attack linked to China that may have targeted former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance. Several sources, speaking to CBS News, have indicated that both the Trump and Vance campaigns were made aware that their phones could be part of a broader cyber threat.

Officials from both major political parties are believed to have been potential targets in the wake of this incident. However, details regarding the extent or success of the intrusion remain unclear, as neither the Department of Justice nor the FBI have publicly commented on the matter.

In a joint statement, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed they were investigating unauthorized access to telecommunications infrastructure associated with actors from the People's Republic of China. The agencies noted that after detecting the malicious activity, they acted swiftly to inform impacted companies, provide technical assistance, and strengthen defenses across the commercial communications sector.

In response to the allegations, the Trump campaign has attributed the incident to a Democratic effort, asserting—without providing evidence—that it aims to obstruct Trump’s potential return to the White House. Meanwhile, reports suggest that individuals connected to the Harris-Walz campaign also fell victim to the cyber intrusion. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly treating the breach as an act of espionage rather than a campaign-related influence attempt, according to insiders speaking with CBS.