Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran
President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for recent water system cyberattacks despite offering no evidence and contradicting agency assessments. Federal agencies, including the FBI, EPA, and CISA, have not officially attributed the attacks to Iran, though many experts suspect Iranian involvement. The remarks continue Trump’s pattern of criticism toward Minnesota and its officials.
- ▪At least 30 community water systems in Minnesota were targeted in what appeared to be a coordinated cyberattack.
- ▪The FBI, EPA, and CISA have not officially blamed Iran for the attacks, but a consensus among experts points to Iranian involvement.
- ▪President Trump publicly blamed Governor Tim Walz and said he did not think an Iranian cyberattack occurred, without providing evidence.
- ▪Trump has previously threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act against Minnesota amid heightened ICE enforcement.
- ▪The attacks are part of broader concerns about cyber threats to U.S. infrastructure.
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