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Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten Release or Sale of Trump Allies’ Emails

U.S. authorities vow full prosecution following renewed threats to leak or sell the trove of campaign emails.

An Iran-linked hacking group has threatened to release a batch of emails it said it has stolen from President Donald Trump’s longtime aides, Reuters reported on June 30, 2025.
Figurines with computers are seen in front of USA and Iran flags in this illustration taken, September 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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President Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at the White House in February. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Overview

  • Hackers using the pseudonym Robert claim to hold roughly 100 gigabytes of emails from Susie Wiles, Lindsey Halligan, Roger Stone and Stormy Daniels.
  • The group resumed communications after the recent 12-day Israel-Iran air conflict, marking a shift from pre-election leaks to data monetization threats.
  • Robert has indicated plans to sell the stolen emails and has urged media outlets to broadcast their warnings.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel stated that anyone involved in a breach of national security will face full investigation and prosecution.
  • U.S. cyber agencies including CISA warn that critical infrastructure and private companies remain at risk of further Iranian cyber retaliation.