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By the Patriot Watch Desk
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

7 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

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.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Blaze 3 hr ago
Trump claims 'incompetent' Minnesota responsible for cyberattacks, not Iran
National Review 9 hr ago
The Iran War Is Eating Trump’s Presidency

Wire & mainstream coverage (5)

Raw Story 57 min ago
Trump downplays Iran cyberattacks and blames 'grossly incompetent' blue state
The Hill 2 hr ago
Live updates: Trump laments Blanche caught in fight over IRS deal, says Iran didn’t cause Minnesota cyberattack
New York Times 2 hr ago
Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
The New Republic 5 hr ago
Trump Says Cyberattack on Minnesota Is Their Fault, Not Iran’s
NBC News 6 hr ago
Trump calls Minnesota 'grossly incompetent' after water system cyberattack

Coverage timeline

Jul 31, 9:05 AM ET
9 hr ago
National Review
The Iran War Is Eating Trump’s Presidency
Jul 31, 11:56 AM ET
6 hr ago
NBC News
Trump calls Minnesota 'grossly incompetent' after water system cyberattack
Jul 31, 12:55 PM ET
5 hr ago
The New Republic
Trump Says Cyberattack on Minnesota Is Their Fault, Not Iran’s
Jul 31, 3:25 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Blaze
Trump claims 'incompetent' Minnesota responsible for cyberattacks, not Iran
Jul 31, 3:48 PM ET
2 hr ago
New York Times
Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
Jul 31, 4:21 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Hill
Live updates: Trump laments Blanche caught in fight over IRS deal, says Iran didn’t cause Minnesota cyberattack
Jul 31, 5:35 PM ET
57 min ago
Raw Story
Trump downplays Iran cyberattacks and blames 'grossly incompetent' blue state
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