Staff Reports
Reports of foreign interference in the upcoming presidential election have raised eyebrows, particularly after a claim surfaced that Iran hacked Donald Trump’s campaign. While the urgency of the situation is staggering, one must wonder if this is a case of “who’s shocked?” in a political arena where many, especially on the left, seem to find blame for their failures in foreign mischief rather than addressing their own shortcomings.
Eric Swalwell, the Democratic Party’s poster child for political theatrics, has called for a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security to discuss the implications of this breach. He took the opportunity to remind anyone who would listen that, while he believes Trump is nearly the worst person ever to exist, foreign interference in elections is a big no-no. The irony, however, is thick—Swalwell’s side extolled virtues of foreign involvement during the last election season, and now they would like to appear as the guardians of election integrity. Perhaps he should focus on securing America’s election integrity instead of tweeting sarcastic remarks from his comfort zone.
No wonder Iran, who hates America and wants to destroy the USA, hacked Trump's campaign and released the hacks so as to harm him in the election. Kamala has been Iran's best advocate and supporter since she took office. Now Iran rigging election against Trump.
— Douglas Reimann (@dgvreiman) August 12, 2024
In an alarming twist, it appears that Trump’s campaign has been substantively affected by the Iranian watchful eye—a claim underscored by a Microsoft report suggesting that hackers associated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tried to breach the campaign’s inner workings. Despite the usual jokes that Democrats might make about Trump’s past behavior, even they seem worried that threats from abroad could influence the electoral process. Let’s face it: if the Democratic establishment really cared about undermining election integrity, they wouldn’t leave it to foreign actors to do what they already excel at doing themselves!
The hack reportedly followed the suspicious leak of sensitive documents about Trump’s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, confirming suspicions that these foreign provocateurs are ready to get their hands dirty in an election they don’t favor. This would be laughable if it weren’t so serious. The fact that such meddling came to light just as Trump was about to unveil his vice presidential pick indicates a level of calculation by enemies of America that deserves scrutiny.
Meanwhile, experts like Chris Krebs are sounding the alarm, warning that less reputable outlets could serve as platforms for Iran to wage an information war. This chatter about “pink slime” media reminds us of the many times the left has feigned horror at opinions that don’t align with their worldview, as if fake news only runs one way. Democracy requires vigilance, yet it seems the media is more interested in chasing shadows than exposing genuine threats.
As the clock ticks down to the election, the question remains: will American voters perceive these strategies from Iran as contributions to the so-called “chaos” the Democrats often allege? Meanwhile, the notion floated by some, including former Trump National Security Council staffer Rich Goldberg, points to a broader concern. If Iran is keen on weakening Trump through these underhanded tactics now, what other tricks could they have up their sleeves come November? It’s a good time to remind the public that keeping elections free from foreign influence is crucial, particularly when that influence is aligned with those who aim to destabilize America, both internally and externally.
