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Trump Rejects Iran Blame, Faults Minnesota Governor Over Water Hack

8/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at Camp David that he does not believe Iran was behind the cyber attack on Minnesota water systems.
Trump blamed the incident on Minnesota, calling the state “grossly incompetent.”
Trump singled out Democratic Governor Tim Walz in his criticism of the incident.

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U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at Camp David that he does not believe Iran was behind the cyber attack on Minnesota water systems.
Trump blamed the incident on Minnesota, calling the state “grossly incompetent.”
Trump singled out Democratic Governor Tim Walz in his criticism of the incident.