In Ashburn, Virginia, a Donald Trump campaign office was robbed. Surveillance cameras captured a suspect wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack. Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman described the incident as unusual for a political campaign and emphasised the authorities' determination to identify the perpetrator and clarify the background to the burglary. It is still unclear whether anything was stolen and further details are expected to be released shortly.
In parallel, the FBI is investigating suspected cyberattacks on the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. According to reports, there have been phishing attempts and leaked documents. The Trump campaign is accusing an Iranian group of hacking its website, reminiscent of the Watergate scandal. These cyberattacks allegedly occurred in June when Trump was selecting his vice presidential running mate. The Biden-Harris campaign and former Trump adviser Roger Stone were also the target of cyber attacks.
The incident has sparked political backlash, particularly from the Kamala Harris campaign after Trump announced plans to close the Department of Education. Lawmakers are urging swift action and calling on the FBI to release details of the alleged hacks.
