Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on state's water systems
Summary
More than 30 water systems in Minnesota faced a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access equipment controls. U.S. officials are investigating whether Iran or hackers linked to Iran are responsible. President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota’s governor for poor management, while the governor pointed to federal budget cuts that weakened cyber defenses.Key Facts
- Over 30 water systems in Minnesota were hit by a cyberattack targeting remote monitoring and control equipment.
- The attack involved programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which control physical processes in water systems.
- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that hackers are locking out operators by changing passwords on these systems.
- President Trump said Minnesota is “grossly incompetent” and blamed the state government, not Iran, for the attack.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded that other states were also attacked and criticized federal cuts to cybersecurity funding.
- Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is working with federal investigators and confirmed malicious activity but has not identified the attacker.
- MNIT said residents do not currently need to change their water use and that water service was not disrupted in all affected communities.
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reduced funding to CISA, which the governor says left the U.S. vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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