Group with close ties to Trump transition says it was targeted in cyber attack
SUMMARY
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a conservative think tank closely linked to former President Trump, was targeted in a recent cyber attack. AFPI, which is crafting policy for a potential second Trump administration, contacted federal authorities after discovering the breach. Although the group did not disclose whether sensitive data was stolen or the identity of the attackers, it said the tactics resembled those of nation-state actors. The FBI is investigating. The hack follows reports of foreign interference in the 2024 U.S. election, including an earlier breach of Trump’s campaign by Iranian operatives. U.S. intelligence has repeatedly warned of meddling from countries like Iran, Russia, and China. AFPI, sometimes called Trump’s “White House-in-waiting,” includes key figures from his first administration, like Linda McMahon and Brooke Rollins.
