Iran-linked hackers threaten to leak Trump team emails

Iran-linked hackers are threatening to release a new batch of emails involving President Trump

and some of his closest allies in what may be a response to rising tensions in the Middle East

The group, known as Robert, claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes of emails from the accounts of

Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Attorney Lindsey Halligan, and Advisor Roger Stone, even adult

entertainer Stormy Daniels. The hackers told Reuters they may sell the data but gave no

details on its content or how they plan to use it. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the threat

an unconscionable cyber attack. FBI Director Kash Patel warned anyone associated with any kind of

breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest

extent of the law. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called it

digital propaganda and a smear campaign against the president and his team. None of the people

named have publicly responded. Iran's mission to the U.N. also declined to comment. Tehran has

previously denied acts of espionage against the United States. The Robert Group first surfaced in

late 2024, leaking emails from Trump aides, some of which were verified by Reuters. One email

revealed a financial agreement between Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s legal team. Kennedy now

serves as health secretary. Other emails included internal campaign discussions and messages related

to a settlement with Daniels. The leak had little effect on Donald Trump's re-election

and the group claimed to be done hacking. But they've re-emerged after recent U.S. strikes

on Iranian nuclear sites. U.S. intelligence now warns that Iran could retaliate with cyber attacks

targeting American companies and critical infrastructure in the weeks ahead. For more on this story, download the Straight Arrow News app or go to san.com