Trump blames Minnesota for water system attack, calls state ‘grossly incompetent’

Minnesota's water systems faced a recent cyberattack, with officials suspecting Iran's involvement. President Donald Trump dismissed these claims, blaming Minnesota's incompetence instead. Governor Tim Walz countered Trump's remarks, suggesting he knew the true culprits. Federal agencies are investigating the cyber inc

The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.

The president also lashed out at “corrupt” Gov. Tim Walz over the hacks that state officials were told likely came from Iran.

“I think that Minnesota is behind it,” the president said, adding, “I don’t think there was an Iranian cyberattack.”

Trump rejects reports linking Iran to cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems as investigators continue their probe.

Trump blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor for cyberattacks on the state's water systems.

President Donald Trump apportioned responsibility to the “grossly incompetent” state government of Minnesota and its “corrupt” Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) for a suspected, but not confirmed, Iranian cyberattack on its water systems. Trump made the comments during a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday. “I just wa

President Trump said he did not believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota's water systems, instead casting blame onto the state's government.