Published July 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET · Updated July 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
President Trump blames Minnesota, not Iran, for recent cyberattacks
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President Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyberattack on its water system, calling the state 'grossly incompetent.' He attributed responsibility to Minnesota rather than Iran despite initial investigations suggesting otherwise.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 hr ago, when National Review reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 57 min ago from Raw Story. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.