Journalist banned from X after posting leaked JD Vance dossier
By Craig Nigrelli (Reporter), Alex Delia (Producer), Jack Henry (Video Editor)
An independent journalist has been permanently banned from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after posting a controversial dossier containing sensitive information about Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. Ken Klippenstein, known for his investigative reporting, shared the 271-page document, which was reportedly leaked by Iranian hackers and included Vance’s home address and part of his Social Security number.
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Click to see story on softwareunplugged.comKlippenstein, who had amassed over 500,000 followers, initially posted the document in full. After receiving backlash over the inclusion of personal information, he removed the sensitive details and reposted the document.
However, X still decided to ban him from the platform, citing violations of the platform’s policy on doxxing and privacy breaches.
In an interview with Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie, Klippenstein expressed frustration with the decision and voiced concerns over what he called an attack on free speech.
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The leaked dossier is part of a larger cyber operation that targeted U.S. political figures, including former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed Iranian involvement in the hacks. The FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence all verified the source of the leak in August 2024.
Despite its origins, major media outlets like Politico and The New York Times declined to publish the dossier’s contents due to concerns over privacy and national security.
Klippenstein defended his decision to share the document, arguing that the public has a right to access this kind of information, especially given Vance’s role as Trump’s running mate in the upcoming presidential election.
He dismissed concerns that the release could increase the risk of political violence against Vance, calling such fears exaggerated. Instead, Klippenstein framed the issue as one of transparency. He asserted that people should have the ability to assess the information for themselves.
In response to his ban, Klippenstein criticized X owner Elon Musk, accusing him of succumbing to external pressures and undermining the platform’s commitment to free speech. He argued that the decision sets a dangerous precedent for independent journalists and whistleblowers who rely on social media to disseminate information.
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Klippenstein remains active on other platforms like Instagram and Substack, where he continues to discuss the implications of his removal from X.
X did not comment on the ban, but Musk posted earlier this year that any doxxing, which includes revealing private information, will result in account suspension.
[CRAIG NIGRELLI]
AN INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM X,, AFTER SHARING A CONTROVERSIAL DOSSIER ABOUT SENATOR JD VANCE.
KEN KLIPPENSTEIN, WHO HAD MORE THAN 500-THOUSAND FOLLOWERS ON THE PLATFORM, POSTED THE 271-PAGE DOCUMENT, WHICH WAS LEAKED BY IRANIAN HACKERS. THE FILE REPORTEDLY CONTAINED SENSITIVE INFORMATION, INCLUDING VANCE’S HOME ADDRESS AND PART OF HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
ALTHOUGH KLIPPENSTEIN LATER REMOVED THE SENSITIVE DETAILS AND REPOSTED A CENSORED VERSION OF THE DOCUMENT, X STILL BANNED HIM.
THE DOSSIER WAS PART OF A BROADER HACK ATTRIBUTED TO IRANIAN ACTORS, WHO ALLEGEDLY TARGETED FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CAMPAIGN. THE FBI, CISA, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE CONFIRMED IRAN’S INVOLVEMENT IN AUGUST 2024. SEVERAL MEDIA OUTLETS, INCLUDING POLITICO AND THE NEW YORK TIMES, DECLINED TO PUBLISH THE CONTENTS OF THE LEAKED DOSSIER.
KLIPPENSTEIN DEFENDED HIS DECISION, SAYING THE PUBLIC DESERVES ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION. HE DOWNPLAYED CONCERNS THAT SHARING THE FILE COULD MAKE VANCE, TRUMP’S RUNNING MATE, MORE VULNERABLE TO POLITICAL VIOLENCE.
KLIPPENSTEIN BELIEVES HIS BAN IS A BLOW TO FREE SPEECH AND ACCUSED ELON MUSK OF CAVING TO EXTERNAL PRESSURES. HE SAYS TRANSPARENCY IS KEY, AND HE TRUSTS PEOPLE TO ASSESS THE INFORMATION THEMSELVES. X DID NOT COMMENT ON THE BAN… BUT MUSK POSTED EARLIER THIS YEAR THAT ANY DOXXING, WHICH INCLUDES REVEALING PRIVATE INFORMATION, WILL RESULT IN ACCOUNT SUSPENSION.
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Journalist Banned From X After Publishing JD Vance Dossier
Click to see story on HuffPostElon Musk’s X suspends journalist who shared leaked J.D. Vance dossier
Click to see story on Raw StoryX suspends journalist Ken Klippenstein over publication of JD Vance dossier
Click to see story on AlternetX Suspends Journalist Ken Klippenstein Over Publication of JD Vance Dossier
Click to see story on Common DreamsElon Musk’s X Suspends Journalist Who Reported Leaked J.D. Vance Docs
Click to see story on The New RepublicJournalist suspended from X after publishing allegedly hacked Vance dossier
Click to see story on NY Daily NewsX blocks links to hacked JD Vance dossier
Click to see story on The VergeJUST IN: Journalist Ken Klippenstein Suspended By X After Publishing Hacked JD Vance Dossier
Click to see story on MediaiteX suspends journalist Ken Klippenstein after he published J.D. Vance dossier
Click to see story on EngadgetTwitter Suspends Journalist for Publishing Trump’s Hacked Dossier About JD Vance’s Weaknesses
Click to see story on FuturismJournalist booted from X after publishing hacked Vance document
Click to see story on The HillElon Musk suspends reporter who published JD Vance dossier
Click to see story on NewsweekJournalist booted from X after publishing hacked Vance document
Click to see story on NewsNationMusk’s X blocks links to JD Vance dossier and suspends journalist who posted it
Click to see story on Ars TechnicaJournalist Banned From X After Publishing Vance Dossier, Links to Material Blocked
Click to see story on AdweekLeft-Wing Journalist Publishes JD Vance Dossier Allegedly Hacked By Iran
Click to see story on The Daily CallerX platform suspends journalist after he publishes JD Vance dossier allegedly hacked and leaked by Iran
Click to see story on The BlazeFar-left blogger suspended from X after doxing JD Vance by releasing Iran-hacked personal information
Click to see story on The Post MillennialWoke Journalist LEAKS HACKED JD Vance Dossier, Hacked By Iran w/Oli London
Click to see story on timcastLiberal Reporter Suspended From X After Doxing JD Vance
Click to see story on TrendingPoliticsKen Klippenstein Was Suspended From X Over Doxing JD Vance
Click to see story on Independent SentinelTREASON: Far-Left ‘Journalist’ Publishes Alleged Iranian-Hacked Dossier with Several Parts of J.D. Vance’s Personal Information, Potentially Endangering Vance’s Life
Click to see story on The Gateway PunditFar-Left Blogger Publishes Iranian-Hacked Dossier on J.D. Vance, Doxing His Social Security Number, Physical Addresses, Cell Numbers, and E-Mails.
Click to see story on The National PulseUntracked Bias
Why Was Ken Klippenstein ‘Banned’ From X (Twitter)? JD Vance Dossier Explained
Click to see story on ComingSoon.netX Blocks Links to Story on Leaked JD Vance Dossier, Suspends Author
Click to see story on PC MagX Suspends Journalist Ken Klippenstein Over Publication of JD Vance Dossier – Russia News Now
Click to see story on Russia News NowFree speech row erupts over X suspending journalist who published JD Vance dossier – SiliconANGLE
Click to see story on SiliconANGLEX blocks links to hacked JD Vance dossier, suspends journalist’s account
Click to see story on The Baltimore PostJournalist banned from X after publishing ‘hacked’ J.D. Vance dossier – The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint
Click to see story on ThePress United | International News Analysis, ViewpointAustralian National Review – Journalist banned from X after publishing ‘hacked’ J.D. Vance dossier
Click to see story on Australian National ReviewJournalist Booted from X After Publishing Hacked Vance Document
Click to see story on KahawaTunguMusk suspends journalist for publishing ‘hacked’ J.D. Vance dossier – Daily Telegraph NZ
Click to see story on Daily Telegraph NZMusk’s X blocks links to JD Vance dossier and suspends journalist who posted it
Click to see story on technewstube.comJournalist Suspended from X After Publishing Leaked Dossier on J.D. Vance
Click to see story on scnr.comX Suspends Journalist Ken Klippenstein Over Publication of JD Vance Dossier
Click to see story on scheerpost.comElon Musk Suspends Reporter Who Published JD Vance Dossier
Click to see story on debatepolitics.comX blocks links to hacked JD Vance dossier
Click to see story on dailyguardian.caMusk bans journalist for publishing ‘hacked’ J.D. Vance dossier
Click to see story on dolly-world.comX platform suspends journalist after he publishes JD Vance dossier allegedly hacked and leaked by Iran – Patriot Daily Press
Click to see story on Patriot Daily PressX blocks links to hacked JD Vance dossier – Software Unplugged
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