(LibertySociety.com) – Left-wing journalist Ken Klippenstein caused a stir on Thursday after publishing a hacked dossier on Ohio Senator JD Vance, resulting in his account being suspended on X (formerly Twitter). The dossier, allegedly obtained through hacking by the Iranian regime, potentially originated from Trump campaign materials that Iran has shared with various outlets and organizations. Until now, these entities had refrained from publishing the sensitive information.
Elon Musk, owner of X, explained the decision to suspend Klippenstein’s account, citing the seriousness of the breach. In a social media post, Musk described the release as “one of the most egregious, evil doxxing actions we’ve ever seen.” He noted that the dossier contained detailed personal information, including addresses of the candidates’ children, which posed a significant security risk, especially after two assassination attempts on Donald Trump.
Klippenstein, defending his actions, wrote on his Substack that he chose to publish the 271-page document due to its public relevance, especially during an election season. He claimed the dossier was offered to him, though he did not confirm if the source was directly tied to Iran. Klippenstein stressed that the dossier appeared unaltered and contained information that could be publicly verified.
The Iranian regime has allegedly targeted the Trump campaign in various ways, including hacking and even assassination attempts. In a related incident, Pakistani national Asif Merchant was arrested in July for allegedly attempting to hire assassins to kill Trump, reportedly offering up to $1 million. FBI Director Christopher Wray condemned the plot, calling it a “foreign-directed” threat linked to Iran and emphasizing that the U.S. will respond with the full force of its resources to protect public officials and citizens from such dangers.
This incident adds to the already tense political climate as the 2024 presidential race heats up, with growing concerns over foreign interference and threats to national security.
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