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Trump lawyer Todd Blanche’s cell phone hacked by China
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Trump lawyer Todd Blanche’s cell phone hacked by China

Chinese hackers allegedly gained access to the cellphone used by the president-elect that of Donald Trump senior criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche.

ABC News and CNN sources report that after hacking Blanche’s phone months ago, Chinese intelligence hackers gained access to the lawyer’s text messages and audio recordings of her calls telephone calls.

Blanche helped Trump fight the numerous criminal charges he faced, including hush money accusations from the Manhattan District Attorney. Alvin Bragg and federal cases brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

Sources say the FBI discovered Blanche’s communications with friends and family were compromised. As the investigation continues, the agency is looking to determine if more contacts were affected by the hack.

Two weeks ago, the FBI announced it was investigating “actors affiliated” with the Chinese government for targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure after identifying “malicious activity,” according to ABC News.

The alleged hacking involved the communications of private companies and individuals. During the campaign, the vice president-elect J.D. Vance was informed that his cell phone was being targeted by hackers.

Blanche is reportedly under consideration to become Trump’s next White House legal adviser or another senior position within the Justice Department.

Watch the clip above via CNN.

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