- August 14, 2025
They’re Good At It: Trump Reacts To Alleged Role Of Russia In US Court Hack | Watch
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His remarks come ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15.
Trump made his remarks during a press conference at the Kennedy Center
US President Donald Trump has downplayed concerns surrounding Russia’s alleged involvement in a recent cyberattack targeting the US federal court document system. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, the President responded to the claims without showing surprise or alarm, striking a dismissive tone just days before his scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
When asked to comment on the reports, Trump replied bluntly, “Are you surprised?” He was then asked whether he might raise the issue of Russian hacking during the upcoming Alaska meeting. Trump responded, “I guess I could… They hack in, that’s what they do. They are good at it. We are good at it; we are actually better at it. I have heard about it.”
His remarks come ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, where discussions are expected to focus primarily on the ongoing war in Ukraine. It is yet to be seen if this newly surfaced hacking incident could cast a shadow over the proceedings.
The alleged breach was first reported by Politico, and later detailed in a New York Times investigation published Tuesday. According to the reports, hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, the same system previously compromised during a 2020 cyberattack believed to have been carried out by Russian state-sponsored actors. The breach reportedly targeted mid-level criminal cases, including several involving defendants with Russian and Eastern European surnames, particularly in New York City and other federal jurisdictions.
Although the Justice Department has not officially attributed the breach to Moscow, officials have stated the patterns are “consistent” with prior Russian cyber activity.
Trump made his remarks during a press conference at the Kennedy Center, where he also announced honourees for a national cultural award. During the same event, he addressed questions about the upcoming summit with Putin, reiterating his intention to potentially hold a three-way meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, should the initial talks prove productive.
However, Trump also warned of serious consequences for Russia if no progress is made on ending the war in Ukraine, indicating that diplomatic pressure could intensify following the summit.
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