John podesta email leaks
The John Podesta email leaks refer to a series of emails released by WikiLeaks in October and November 2016, during the US presidential election. The emails were hacked from the account of John Podesta, the chairman of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
The emails were released in batches, with the first batch being released on October 7, 2016. The emails were said to have been hacked by Russian intelligence agents, and were released in an effort to damage Hillary Clinton's campaign and influence the outcome of the election.
The emails contained a wide range of topics, including:
- Internal campaign discussions and debates
- Policy positions and talking points
- Communications with foreign leaders and diplomats
- Financial and fundraising information
- Personal and family matters
The emails were widely reported on by the media, and were the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy. Many of the emails were embarrassing or damaging to Hillary Clinton and her campaign, and were used by her opponents to attack her.
Some of the most notable emails included:
- An email in which Podesta discussed the "spirit cooking" art of Marina Abramovic, which some interpreted as a reference to a Satanic ritual.
- An email in which Podesta discussed the "Clinton Foundation" and its financial dealings.
- An email in which Podesta discussed the "Israel lobby" and its influence on US politics.
- An email in which Podesta discussed the "Wall Street" and its influence on US politics.
The release of the emails was widely seen as a major factor in the outcome of the election, and was blamed by many for Hillary Clinton's loss to Donald Trump.