Trump Downplays Minnesota Cyberattacks, Blames State Governor Instead of Iran
At a Cabinet meeting held at Camp David on July 31, 2026, President Trump minimized concerns over cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, which U.S. officials suspect were linked to Iran.
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On Friday, July 31, 2026, President Trump convened his Cabinet meeting at Camp David, where he downplayed recent cyberattacks targeting Minnesota's water systems. Despite suspicions from U.S. officials that Iran was behind the attacks, Trump shifted blame toward Minnesota's governor rather than attributing the incidents to Iran.
The cyberattacks have raised national security concerns, but the president's remarks suggested a different focus during the meeting. CBS Politics correspondent Nancy Cordes reported on the event and the president's comments.
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