Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he "could" raise with Russian President Vladimir Putin a newly reported breach in which Russian hackers allegedly infiltrated computer systems that manage U.S. federal court documents. Asked by reporters about the incident, Trump replied, "Are you surprised? They hack in—that’s what they do," adding that he might bring the matter up with Putin. Details of the intrusion, including its scope and potential impact on court operations, have not been formally confirmed by U.S. authorities.
Q: "New reporting that the Russians have hacked into some computer systems that manage U.S. federal court documents...Do you plan to bring this up with Putin?" Trump: "I guess I could. What, are you surprised? Are you surprised? They hack in — that's what they do...I have heard https://t.co/ptxCs0bZyq
Reporter: There is new reporting that the Russians have hacked into some computer systems that manage U.S. Federal court documents. Trump: Are you surprised? That’s what they do…. https://t.co/OuATht9A1l
REPORTER: There's new reporting that Russians have hacked into computer systems that manage US federal courts documents. Do you plan to bring it up with Putin? TRUMP: I guess I could. Are you surprised? They hack in -- what's what they do https://t.co/N6AectFbBZ