Event Brief
Trump blames Minnesota cyber attacks on its governor
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
Summary: Trump said Minnesota cyberattacks on water systems were blamed on the state’s governor, not Iran.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump downplayed U.S. officials’ suspicion that Iran was linked to cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems and blamed the state’s governor instead.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 7:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump attributed responsibility for the Minnesota cyberattacks to the state’s governor rather than Iran.
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