In a recent cyberattack, the Twitter accounts of Tiffany Trump and Lara Trump, daughter and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, were compromised. The hackers, masquerading as the Trump family members, used the accounts to promote a dubious digital asset initiative called World Liberty Financial. The fraudulent messages claimed the project aimed to “take power away” from traditional banks and “give it back to the people.”
The incident, quickly labeled a “scam” by Eric Trump, has raised concerns about the intersection of politics, digital assets, and online security. The hackers linked the fraudulent message to a convincing but fake website adorned with images of Donald Trump, promoting a governance token called $WL on the Solana blockchain.
Eric Trump confirmed that Twitter acted swiftly to lock down the affected profiles within minutes of the breach being detected. He also clarified that “World Liberty Financial is a planned digital-asset initiative touted by the Republican presidential nominee and two of his sons but full details have yet to be publicly announced.”
This incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile figures in the digital age, especially as Lara Trump is the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, which recently unveiled a pro-crypto policy platform. Moreover, the Trump family launched their own crypto platform called “The DeFiant Ones” last month to challenge traditional banking.
Donald Trump, once a vocal critic of digital assets, has recently vowed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet” if re-elected, seeking support from the sector for both donations and votes. This incident underscores the growing importance of online security as the digital landscape continues to evolve, particularly in the realm of politics and cryptocurrency.
