By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a press event at the Kennedy Center, President Trump addressed a report detailing Russia’s involvement in hacking the U.S. federal court case document system. Trump acknowledged Russia’s hacking capabilities, stating they are proficient at it, but that the U.S. is “actually better at it.” He mentioned he “could” address the hack in an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The New York Times reported that evidence points to a Russian entity compromising the system, potentially accessing sensitive information, including sealed records and national security cases.
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Trump shrugs off suspected Russian hack of U.S. federal courts: “Are you surprised?”
So, let’s just dive right in. The whole thing with Trump and the suspected Russian hack of the U.S. federal courts… well, his response was, and I quote, “Are you surprised?…Elon gave them the password months ago.” Honestly, the casual dismissal is the headline here, isn’t it? It’s not exactly the kind of response you’d expect from someone who supposedly cares about national security, is it?
Remember that time during a campaign speech when he actually asked Russia for help? Then, wouldn’t you know it, Russia immediately delivered. It makes you wonder what kind of hold they have, what sort of leverage. And honestly, how can you even begin to understand what’s happening when you have that level of cozy relationship with a foreign power? It’s like he’s not even trying to hide it.
The fact that it’s suspected that a foreign power, especially Russia, would hack our federal courts is, on its own, deeply disturbing. But the reaction? The nonchalant “Are you surprised?” It’s almost as if he’s admitting it’s a done deal, that there’s nothing to be concerned about, and it’s already a forgone conclusion. It’s incredibly disheartening, especially when you consider the implications. This means our most sensitive data, our legal systems, they’re all potentially exposed.
You’d think someone in his position would be outraged, would condemn it, would demand action. Instead, the response is… indifference. And frankly, it’s not just the courts. Think about the broader picture. There were claims of Russian interference in elections, too. It begs the question: what information was compromised? What damage has been done, and what are the long-term consequences of this?
I’m not surprised by his response, not anymore. His actions throughout his presidency have shown a pattern, a clear disregard for national security, for cybersecurity measures, and frankly, for anything that might inconvenience his relationship with Russia. He even questioned the intelligence community’s findings about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. It’s like he’s got a blind spot when it comes to Putin.
And let’s not forget about the cybersecurity cuts that happened under his watch. The fact that he removed resources away from countering Russian hacking efforts just a few months ago… it’s a little bit too convenient, don’t you think? It’s as if he’s actively creating a vulnerable environment. If these attacks can be so easily shrugged off by someone in a position of power, imagine what this says about the general state of things.
Then there’s the whole Elon Musk angle. The “Elon gave them the password” comment. It’s hard to know exactly what that means, but it’s certainly not reassuring. When you consider the possible links, the potential for collusion, the overall lack of transparency… it all adds up to a truly alarming picture.
It’s a pattern of behavior. The lack of condemnation when reports emerged about Putin’s bounty on American service members in Afghanistan. His response? “I didn’t know. Why do you think I knew?” It’s infuriating, frankly. The commander-in-chief of our armed forces doesn’t even bother to condemn an attack on his own troops, or acknowledge the issue.
And the attacks that are happening right now? It’s likely he’ll blame it on Biden and the left. It’s what he always does. A distraction, a deflection. It’s a convenient tactic, but it doesn’t change the reality of the situation. It doesn’t make the hacking go away. It doesn’t protect our systems.
Honestly, the whole thing feels like a betrayal. It’s a dereliction of duty. And the most concerning part? It’s almost as if it’s by design.