Published July 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET · Updated July 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Trump blames Minnesota, not Iran, for water system cyberattack
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.
President Trump is blaming Minnesota leaders for cyberattacks on the state's water systems instead of Iran. The United States is currently probing whether Iran was behind the cyberattacks on water systems across seven states. Trump also stated that the United States has done an amazing job with the Iran war.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 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 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
