The FBI informed Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, that he was targeted in an Iranian cyberattack before his nomination. It is unclear when the attack occurred and if the hackers accessed Patel’s communications. Current FBI Director Christopher Wray would have to resign for Patel to take over the position. Trump’s transition spokesman stated that Patel played a key role in the Trump administration’s policies against Iran. Three Iranian operatives were charged with hacking Trump’s campaign to undermine the U.S. election, sharing stolen emails and documents with media outlets. Iranian hackers also sent stolen information to people affiliated with President Joe Biden’s campaign, but there was no evidence of a response. The FBI declined to comment on the ongoing investigation. Kash Patel has been praised for his efforts against the Iranian regime and is expected to continue implementing policies to protect America from adversaries if he becomes the FBI Director.
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