The U.S. authorities have repeatedly warned that foreign governments would seek to meddle in the upcoming presidential election. It now appears they were right.

David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of the first major cyberattack of the 2024 campaign.

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The hacking of presidential campaigns has started, with the usual fog of motives.
• The finding that Iran had breached the campaign of former President Donald J. Trump was widely expected.

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