Who is Robert, who holds 100GB of stolen emails of Donald Trump's aides? Here's what do these emails contain
Hackers Claim Possession of Stolen Emails
A group calling itself "Robert" claims to have obtained approximately 100 gigabytes of emails. The messages are believed to belong to close aides of President Donald Trump. These include adviser
Roger Stone
and White House chief of staff
Susie Wiles
.
According to Reuters, the hackers also said they had access to messages from Trump's attorney Lindsey Halligan and Stormy Daniels. Daniels had earlier been involved in a public case involving a payment of $130,000 over an alleged affair with Trump.
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The hackers have not confirmed what the emails contain. They also did not say when they would release the information. Some messages had already been leaked during the last US presidential election, according to the same source.
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US Authorities React to Threat
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a response late on Monday. It described the incident as an attempt to spread misinformation and to create internal conflict. CISA warned that stolen material may be used to discredit US institutions and leaders.
Marci McCarthy, a spokesperson for CISA, stated the attack appeared planned to harm President Trump's public image. She said it targeted people holding official positions in the government.
FBI Director Kash Patel released a statement warning that any person linked to a breach of national security would be investigated. He said they would face prosecution under federal law.
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Previous Incidents and Legal Action
In 2024, a similar hacking event occurred targeting Trump's campaign. Some materials were verified by Reuters. Emails from Susie Wiles were included in the earlier batch and were shared with reporters.
One of the leaked emails described a financial arrangement involving Trump and lawyers linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Another described a discussion about a possible settlement with Stormy Daniels.
Last September, the Justice Department charged three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps. They were accused of being involved in previous leaks. However, those efforts did not have a confirmed impact on the election. Tehran has continued to deny any involvement in cyberattacks or election interference.
According to Reuters, the hacker group originally had no plans to release the emails after Trump won a second term. But that changed after Trump's response to the Iran-Israel conflict. The hackers told Reuters they now wanted the matter to be made public.
Ongoing Investigations and Warnings
CISA said the hackers were trying to use stolen and unverified material to influence public opinion. McCarthy called it a campaign designed to discredit Trump and others.
The agency warned the attackers that they would be identified and brought to justice. A message posted to X (formerly Twitter) said the government would not offer any protection or leniency to those responsible.
FAQs
What is the main concern about the Trump email hacking incident?
The emails may be used to spread misinformation and create distrust in US leaders during a time of international conflict.
Has any of the stolen material been verified?
Reuters confirmed parts of the previous leak during the 2024 election, including emails from top aides and legal discussions.
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