# Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks despite likely Iranian involvement

https://mins.news/en/item/11786

- The Verge, 2026-08-01 15:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/974197/trump-tim-walz-minnesota-water-hacks-iran

> The FBI, EPA and CISA have not officially attributed a series of cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems to Iran. Even so, the prevailing view is that Iran is probably behind the incidents. Donald Trump has continued to promote a different explanation, blaming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. His claim contrasts with the agencies’ cautious public position and the broader consensus pointing toward Iran.

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