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This past weekend, a bombshell report from Politico revealed that documents allegedly stolen from the Donald Trump presidential campaign were shared with multiple news organizations. The FBI is now investigating this hack-and-leak operation, which has similarities to the 2016 election interference.
## A Rerun of 2016
In 2016, a similar hack-and-leak operation targeted the Democratic National Committee, with a persona known as Guccifer 2.0 claiming responsibility. It was later revealed to be controlled by Russian agents. Now, with the Trump campaign hack, early signs suggest a repeat of this situation.
## Changing Media Coverage
What sets this apart is the media’s response. Unlike in 2016, where leaked documents were amplified without context, the focus this time is on the operation itself. Disinformation experts have praised the coverage for not giving undue attention to the leaked material.
## Lessons Learned
While the content of the leaked documents may still be newsworthy, the importance lies in providing the full context behind hack-and-leak operations. Journalists must be cautious in their reporting, considering the source and potential motives behind such leaks.
Perhaps “Robert” understands that this time, journalists are more vigilant in their approach.
