An Iran-linked hacking group has threatened to release a trove of emails allegedly stolen from close aides of former President Donald Trump, including longtime adviser Roger Stone and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. According to Reuters, the group, operating under the alias “Robert,” claims to possess around 100 gigabytes of email data tied to Trump’s 2024 campaign. The hackers have not yet disclosed the email contents or announced when they will be released.
The group also claims to have hacked accounts belonging to Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan and adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who made headlines for receiving a $130,000 nondisclosure payment regarding an alleged affair with Trump. In past incidents, the group has leaked politically sensitive information ahead of U.S. elections, raising concerns over foreign interference.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) called the alleged hack a “calculated smear campaign” designed to sow division. CISA emphasized the threat as part of broader efforts by hostile foreign actors to interfere in American democratic processes. A CISA spokesperson warned that the stolen material is unverified and illegally obtained.
The FBI is investigating the breach. “Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” FBI Director Kash Patel told Reuters.
Some previously leaked emails included communications about financial dealings between Trump and attorneys for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as well as settlement talks involving Stormy Daniels. Reuters verified parts of the earlier leak, which were distributed to journalists before the election.
This cyberthreat comes amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Trump recently ordered strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, which he claims Israeli agents confirmed was “totally obliterated.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated Iran’s nuclear program had suffered major setbacks.
Trump warned that further military action could follow if Iran resumes uranium enrichment and hinted at an upcoming meeting with Iranian officials. “We may sign an agreement, or we may not,” he said. “I don’t care if I have an agreement or not.”
