Former President Donald Trump has attributed recent cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems to the state's Democratic governor, rather than a foreign adversary like Iran.
During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026, Trump stated that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was responsible for the security breaches affecting the state's water infrastructure. The former president did not provide specific evidence to support his claim that the governor was at fault for the cyberattacks.
These remarks come amid ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats. The specific details of the cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, including their origin and impact, have not been fully disclosed. The Trump administration had previously taken a strong stance against foreign cyber interference, often identifying and sanctioning state-sponsored actors responsible for such attacks.