FBI to President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche, Chinese hackers breached Although the material was not related to Trump, he took his phone and obtained audio recordings and messages, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Reports last month suggested that China-linked hackers were targeting Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and others, including people affiliated with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.

CNN first reported news.

“The U.S. Government is investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China,” the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a joint statement last month. he said.

CHINESE HACKERS ATTEMPTED TO BREACH THE TRUMP AND HARRIS CAMPAIGNS’ MOBILE PHONE DATA

Former President Donald Trump speaks with his attorney Todd Blanche as he arrives for a hush money hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

“After the FBI identified specific malicious activity targeting the industry, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) immediately notified the affected companies, provided technical assistance, and quickly shared information to assist other potential victims,” ​​the statement said. The statement was included.

Trump is now decisively elected president beat Harris In the 2024 White House race earlier this week.

He won key states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, leading to a blowout in the Electoral College.

CHINA-LINKED HACKING GROUP TARGETS PHONES BELONGING TO BIDEN DEPUTY TRUMP FAMILY: REPORT

Attorney Todd Blanche listens to his client, former President Donald Trump, speak as he arrives for his hush money case in Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

While the United States and China engage in significant trade, the Communist nation is widely viewed as an emerging rival and adversary challenging the United States’ hegemony on the world stage.

U.S.-China relations are one of the many challenges Trump is expected to face after returning to the White House next year.

“On November 7, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States.” Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

XI JINPING, WE WARN TRUMP, ‘I WILL LOSE WITHOUT CONFRONT’ WITH CHINA AS RENEWED TRADE WAR BEGINS

Former President Donald Trump (left) makes a brief statement with his attorney Todd Blanche following the conclusion of the hush money case in Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

“Xi Jinping noted that history shows us that both countries will gain from cooperation and lose from conflict,” the ministry said. he said.