More troubling reports emerged this week in Minnesota following a series of corruption investigations, widespread fraud, and unchecked immigration.

A cyberattack reportedly targeted dozens of water facilities across the state.

While early reports suggested Iranian involvement, President Donald Trump dismissed such claims during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday.

“I just want to mention that we heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack, and they blame it on Iran,” he said.

“I don’t think so. I think I blame it on Minnesota because they’re grossly incompetent,” Trump added. “There was a cyberattack of 30 water plants, and I would blame it on Minnesota and the corrupt governor of Minnesota. They like to say, oh, is Iran? Iran should be so lucky. Iran’s got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota.”

Trump’s comments put him at odds with preliminary assessments shared by U.S. and state officials, which came days after federal agencies warned that Iranian-affiliated hackers were targeting similar systems. Iranian involvement and poor cybersecurity are not mutually exclusive: previous Iranian-linked attacks on U.S. water facilities exploited internet-connected equipment protected by default or nonexistent passwords.

The incident sparked social media discussion, with Trump stating: “I think that Minnesota ought to get its act together. It’s one of the worst run states.”

Governor Walz countered on social media Friday: “Trump knows exactly who is responsible for this attack, and knows that other states were hit too. This is what modern warfare looks like, and it further illustrates there’s no plan to win a war with Iran.”