House judiciary committee chair requests FBI briefing on Iran hack of Trump campaign

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has requested an "unclassified" briefing from the FBI regarding the Iranian hack of former President Donald Trump's campaign. In a formal letter, Jordan raised concerns about the timeline of events and actions taken by the FBI in response to the breach.

The request follows media reports that Iran had sent "unsolicited emails" to individuals linked to the Biden-Harris campaign, containing excerpts from stolen, non-public material related to Trump's campaign. Jordan is seeking clarification on when the FBI became aware of the hack and when it verified the authenticity of the documents Iran had obtained.

Jordan's letter emphasizes the need for transparency from the FBI and aims to understand how the information was obtained and the potential impact on the 2020 presidential election.

The FBI has not yet publicly commented on the request or provided details on when the requested briefing will occur.