Iran-linked hackers threaten to leak stolen Trump emails
- Iran-affiliated hacking group claims to have stolen emails from top Trump officials.
- The group threatens to sell the stolen emails, prompting responses from U.S. authorities.
- Federal agencies label the attempted email leak a smear campaign against the Trump administration.
In recent days, a group of Iranian-linked hackers announced their intention to release approximately 100 gigabytes of emails reportedly stolen from several key members of President Donald Trump's inner circle. The names of those affected include White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Trump's attorney Lindsey Halligan, adviser Roger Stone, and adult film star Stormy Daniels. The hackers, operating under the alias 'Robert,' contacted Reuters to discuss their plans, asserting that they may sell the stolen communications. The disclosure follows a series of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, indicating a potential link between these cyber threats and escalating geopolitical tensions. U.S. government officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, condemned the hacking as an