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The Difference Between the Clinton and Trump Hacks
In 2024, allegedly Iranian hackers infiltrated the Trump campaign’s computers and the three media outlets who received the materials declined to publish them. (Photo by Rouzbeh Fouladi via Getty Images)
Instead of gatekeeping information revealed by hacks from foreign actors, journalists should get back to verifying whether it is true and relevant, argues Eli Lake.
By Eli Lake
08.14.24 — U.S. Politics
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What a difference eight years makes. In 2016, emails from Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee were pilfered and publicized by Russian hackers and the press couldn’t stop writing about it. In 2024, allegedly Iranian hackers infiltrated the Trump campaign’s computers and the three media outlets who were sent the goods declined…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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