Trump questions Iran in Minnesota water cyberattack, blames state leadership

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President Trump asserted he does not believe Iran was responsible for the Minnesota water-system cyberattack, contradicting U.S. officials who suspect Iranian hackers; he blamed Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz instead. The investigation concerns a coordinated attack on more than 30 municipal water systems and remains unresolved, with federal advisories noting ongoing cyber threats to water infrastructure from Iran-linked and other groups. Walz defended his state while criticizing federal leadership amid the probe.
- Trump blames governor, not Iran, for Minnesota cyberattack USA Today
- Wave of Hacks Hits U.S. Water Facilities WSJ
- Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says NBC News
- Fact check: Trump baselessly claims Walz is ‘behind’ cyberattack, repeats debunked claims at Cabinet meeting CNN
- Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation The New York Times
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