That information, moreover, wasn't stored on a single, physical server but rather on a network of computer systems. Trump's reference to "the server" relates to an unfounded conspiracy theory that the DNC hid an incriminating server from the FBI while the bureau was investigating Russia's hack, and that the server contains information about who was really responsible for the breach.Ĭontrary to Trump's claims, the DNC turned over all its data to the FBI after it learned it had been hacked. The US president was referring to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which the Democratic National Committee hired to respond to Russia's breach of its servers during the 2016 election. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Trump's request to Zelensky showcases his continued reluctance to accept the US intelligence community's finding that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 election to propel him to the presidency.There is no evidence that Ukraine possesses any of the information. Contrary to Trump's claims, the DNC did turn over its data to the FBI to investigate after the hack.His reference to "the server" relates to a conspiracy that the DNC hid an incriminating server from the FBI while the bureau was investigating Russia's hack, and that the server contains information about who was really responsible for the breach.Trump claims the DNC should have had the FBI investigate the matter instead of CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is the cybersecurity firm the DNC hired to investigate Russia's hack of its servers in the summer of 2016.After reminding Zelensky that the US does "a lot for Ukraine," Trump asked Zelensky to "find out what happened with this whole situation with Ukraine" involving "CrowdStrike" and a "server" that Trump claimed Ukraine possesses.
President Donald Trump brought up an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about the Russia investigation and the hack of the Democratic National Committee during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25.
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