President Trump Accuses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of Cyberattack Involvement, Lacks Evidence
President Donald Trump has made unsubstantiated claims that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is responsible for recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems. During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump dismissed the possibility of Iranian involvement, instead attributing the attacks to Minnesota's 'corrupt governor.' The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency have reported incidents affecting water utilities in at least seven states, but have not identified a specific perpetrator. Governor Walz, a known critic of Trump, has denied the allegations, emphasizing that Minnesota's experts quickly identified and addressed the vulnerabilities. The state's investigation into the cyberattacks is ongoing, with no evidence linking Walz or Minnesota to the incidents.