President Trump on Friday said he doesn’t believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems and instead placed the blame on state officials for being “grossly incompetent.” His comments ran counter to reports that U.S. officials suspected Iranian involvement in the coordinated attack on 30 municipal wate
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President Trump on Friday said he doesn’t believe Iran was behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems and instead placed the blame on state officials for being “grossly incompetent.” His comments ran counter to reports that U.S. officials suspected Iranian involvement in the coordinated attack on 30 municipal wate
President Trump pinned the blame on Gov. Tim Walz for recent cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, even as federal authorities are reportedly investigating Iran's role in the incident.
The Hill reported the story as "Trump pooh-poohs Iran’s potential role in Minnesota water facility hacks." Washington Times reported the story as "Trump blames Walz for cyberattack on Minnesota water systems despite suspicions Iran is involved."
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