Published July 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET · Updated July 31, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Trump blames Minnesota, not Iran, for the state's water-system hacks
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The US is investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattacks on water systems across seven states. Trump stated that Minnesota's own incompetence rather than Iran is responsible for the water facility hacks despite reported signs of Iranian involvement.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when National Review reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
