Trump says Iran not to blame for Minnesota cyberattack

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at Camp David on Friday that he does not think Iran is behind a cyberattack  on Minnesota water systems, despite U.S. officials reportedly suspecting otherwise.

President Donald Trump is claiming, without evidence, that recent cyberattacks in Minnesota were the fault of the state, including Democratic Gov. Tim Walz

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Minnesota governor for cyberattacks against the state. Cites no evidence  AP News

President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.

Trump has a history of downplaying U.S. intelligence community conclusions when it benefits him politically

Trump says Iran not to blame for Minnesota cyberattack  Reuters

The coordinated attack targeted roughly 30 water plants in Minnesota alone, with hackers aiming to cut pressure and contaminate the supply.

Trump blames governor, not Iran, for Minnesota cyberattack  USA Today

President Donald Trump baselessly claimed Friday that Minnesota had committed a cyber attack against itself. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump dismissed officials’ concerns that a cyberattack on municipal water systems in Minnesota was the work of Iranian hackers. “I don’t think so. I think I blame it

President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota state officials with whom he has feuded for cyberattacks on multiple water systems there, despite reports that officials suspected Iranian involvement in the disruptions.