Chinese hackers have reportedly targeted the cell phones of former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, as part of a broader infiltration of US telecommunications networks, specifically Verizon. The extent of the data accessed remains uncertain, although the breach is viewed as an act of espionage rather than election interference and could provide China with valuable intelligence. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating the breach. This incident marks the second cyberattack on the Trump campaign, following a previous breach by Iranian hackers earlier in the year. The Trump campaign has deflected blame towards the White House and opponents, while no direct comment has been made on whether their phones were specifically compromised. The breach also involved other government officials, highlighting a significant national security concern.