New York Post’s Twitter Account Hacked With Vulgar, Salacious Tweets Targeting Politicians

October 27th, 2022, 11:11am.

President Joe Biden, New York Mayor Kathy Hochul, and other politicians were targeted by the hack of the New York Post's account.

The New York Post said it had been hacked in a statement.

There was a false rumor that New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin will commit acts of sexual assault on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planning to kill illegal immigrants, as well as President Joe Biden and his son.

Zeldin's racist, violent and stereotypical quotes were used to create a fake story against New York City mayor Eric Adams.

The story is evolving.

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The press secretary for Hochul demanded that the outlet explain how the "reprehensible" comments were posted online, saying there is "no room for this violent, sexist rhetoric in our politics" The statement acknowledged the Post's endorsement of Hochul's opponent, but said the posts this morning were "more disgusting and vile than usual."

The New York Post confirmed that their website was hacked.

The account of the New York Post was hacked.