Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on the state's water systems Georgia and Michigan are reporting similar cyberattacks, according to sources. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor for cyberattacks on the state's water systems even though U.S. officials previously told ABC News authorities are investigating whether Iran or hackers associated with the country could be behind them. "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack and they blame it on Iran. I don't think so. I think, I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, without offering evidence. Walz pushed back against Trump's comments in statements on social media Friday. "Trump knows exactly who is responsible for this attack, and knows that other states were hit too. This is what modern warfare looks like, and it further illustrates there's no plan to win a war with Iran," Walz wrote in a social media post. The governor also noted federal cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) weakened cybersecurity. "DOGE took an axe to CISA and left the U.S. exposed to cyber attacks. Thankfully, our experts in Minnesota were able to identify the vulnerability quickly and work with local communities to stop it," Walz wrote. More than 30 water systems in Minnesota were targeted in a cyberattack Sunday and Monday, according to Minnesota IT Services (MNIT). MNIT said the attackers targeted systems to remotely monitor and control equipment, including the programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are used for remote access. Federal agency officials briefed state and local leaders in Minnesota about the possibility that Iran was behind the cyberattacks, according to a source familiar with the meeting. "The FBI is aware of recent public reporting around Water and Wastewater (WWS) sectors. The FBI and our
Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on the state's water systems
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