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Trump blames Minnesota's 'gross incompetence' for cyberattack on water systems, not Iran
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katie Wermus , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the cyberattack and the president's comments can be found through local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP in Minneapolis.
A cyberattack targeted water systems in Minnesota. The state's handling of the situation has been criticized by President Donald Trump. He expressed doubts about the involvement of a foreign entity in the cyberattack.
Instead, the president criticized the state's leadership. Further information on the cyberattack and the president's comments can be found through local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP in Minneapolis .
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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