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Trump downplays Russian hack of federal courts

Trump dismisses Russian hacking of US courts ahead of summit with Putin

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Trump dismisses Russian hacking of US courts ahead of summit with Putin

In Short:
– Trump downplayed Russian hacking of U.S. courts, questioning the surprise over such breaches.
– Sensitive documents were compromised, raising concerns ahead of Trump’s meeting with Putin regarding Ukraine.
President Trump downplayed reports of a Russian hack affecting U.S. federal court systems during a press conference at the Kennedy Center.
He expressed indifference, questioning if anyone was surprised by the breach.”I guess I could. Are you surprised? They hack in, that’s what they do,” Trump stated. He noted the U.S. is also skilled in cyber capabilities, adding, “we’re actually better at it.”

Reports indicate the hack compromised sensitive federal court documents, including sealed records related to national security.

Investigators suggest Russian involvement following a years-long infiltration of various court systems across several states.

The timing of the revelation raises questions ahead of Trump’s meeting with Putin, where they plan to address the war in Ukraine.

When asked whether he would press Putin to cease targeting civilians, Trump declined, focusing instead on what he referred to as “Biden’s war.”

Continued Diplomacy

Leaders including Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy have set red lines for the upcoming summit, aiming to prioritise Ukraine’s territorial integrity.



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