A hacker group believed to be linked to Iran has claimed they have stolen about 100 gigabytes of emails from people close to U.S. President Donald Trump. These emails reportedly come from top aides and allies who were connected to Trump’s campaign and inner circle.
Hackers Claim to Have Stolen 100 GB of Emails
The group, using the online name “Robert,” said they got into the private email accounts of several key individuals. These include Trump’s chief of staff, a lawyer, a political adviser, and even a person once involved in a legal battle with Trump. Although the hackers have not revealed the actual contents of the emails, they mentioned that they might sell them.
The group had earlier released some stolen emails during the 2024 U.S. presidential election campaign. That earlier leak included details of campaign communications, financial agreements, and legal discussions. Some of those documents were confirmed to be real. Still, even though the leak made headlines, it didn’t change the outcome of the election — which Trump ended up winning.
The U.S. Department of Justice had previously accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of being behind the Robert hacking group. The hackers, however, have refused to comment on this accusation.
Emails Could Be Sold or Leaked Again
In recent messages exchanged with news agencies, the hackers said they might organize a sale of the stolen emails. They did not say who they would sell them to or when. The group seemed interested in making the issue public and wanted media outlets to report on it widely.
Interestingly, after Trump’s election win, the hackers had said they would stop leaking more data. At one point, they even claimed to be “retired.” But their silence broke after a 12-day military conflict in June between Iran and Israel, which ended with the U.S. bombing some of Iran’s nuclear sites.
Relentless Cyber Attacks Are Turning Every Business Into a Target
Since then, the hackers have returned to the spotlight. Cybersecurity experts believe this might be Iran’s way of striking back without starting another military conflict. Leaking emails, they say, is a way for Iran to cause trouble without risking a bigger war.
This form of digital revenge is known as “asymmetric warfare” — meaning it doesn’t involve direct military action but still causes harm in ways that are hard to trace or punish. Experts think that after being hit hard during the conflict, Iranian cyber teams are being told to use whatever tools they have that won’t trigger another round of fighting.
U.S. Government Calls It a Serious Cyber Threat
The U.S. government has reacted strongly. The Attorney General called the email hacking a serious and “unconscionable” cyber-attack. The White House and the FBI issued a joint statement saying that anyone found responsible for threatening U.S. national security would be fully investigated and brought to justice.
A federal cybersecurity agency also commented on the issue. They said this was not just about stealing emails — it was part of a digital propaganda plan designed to harm Trump and those who support him. The agency described the leak as a “smear campaign,” aiming to damage reputations and create public distrust.
Some of the people whose emails were allegedly hacked have not responded to requests for comment. Iran’s government also hasn’t replied to questions about the situation. In the past, Iran has denied involvement in cyber-attacks or spying.
Cyber experts in the U.S. have warned that even though Iranian hackers have been quiet recently, they could still be planning attacks on important American infrastructure, including businesses and public systems. While this current leak mainly targets political figures, it shows that the cyber threat remains very real.
For now, the public waits to see whether more private emails will be leaked or sold. The hackers haven’t revealed a clear plan, and the contents of the emails remain a mystery. But the threat itself is a strong reminder of how powerful — and dangerous — digital attacks can be, especially when tied to international conflicts.
