Coordinated cyberattacks struck water systems in Minnesota and spread to other states, prompting investigations by the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
The New York Times reported that President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota's Democratic government was "behind" a cyberattack on the state's own water systems, while investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.
Fox News quoted Trump saying, "I think I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent."1
BBC News quoted Walz saying, "Trump knows exactly who is responsible for this attack, and knows that other states were hit too."2
The Daily Wire quoted a statement that "DOGE took an axe to CISA and left the U.S. exposed to cyber attacks. Thankfully, our experts in Minnesota were able to identify the vulnerability quickly and work with local communities to stop it."3 The Daily Wire also quoted a separate statement arguing, "This is exactly why state government must spend taxpayers' money on the things that matter, not political agenda action items."3
Governor Walz responded that federal cuts to cybersecurity agencies had left states more vulnerable to the attacks.
