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President Trump attributes Minnesota water cyberattacks to state incompetence rather than Iranian hackers

The administration announced that cyberattacks have targeted municipal water systems in at least seven states, with Minnesota and Michigan reporting significant breaches. While federal agencies like the FBI and EPA suspect Iranian hackers may be responsible for the coordinated attacks, President Trump stated that he blames the state of Minnesota for being "grossly incompetent." During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, President Trump criticized the state's leadership, specifically targeting Governor Tim Walz. While the administration's official reports suggest that Iranian-linked hackers have been targeting water infrastructure for years, President Trump argued that Iran has larger problems than to worry about Minnesota. Governor Walz responded by defending the state's quick identification of vulnerabilities and blaming the administration's Department of Government Efficiency for gutting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The attacks impacted operational technology used to remotely monitor and control water equipment, though officials confirmed that most systems continued to operate safely without major water disruptions.

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