Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein has published a 271-page dossier on Senator J.D. Vance, which was allegedly hacked from the Trump campaign by Iranian actors. The dossier, shared on Klippenstein's Substack, includes sensitive personal information about Vance, raising significant privacy concerns. Major media outlets, including Politico and The New York Times, received the dossier but chose not to publish it due to fears of government backlash. The Trump campaign condemned the act, claiming it aids Iranian interests, while Klippenstein argued the public interest warranted its release during the election season. Critics of Klippenstein's actions, including various conservative commentators, have labeled his publication as treacherous and irresponsible. The dossier reveals vulnerabilities in Vance's political stance, particularly regarding his past opposition to Trump and his views on Ukraine.