
Trump Moves To Label Muslim Brotherhood Chapters As Terrorist Groups
The White House issued an executive order on November 24, directing U.S. agencies to assess specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters for potential designation as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The order tasks State and Treasury with producing findings within 45 days, which could lead to asset freezes and other sanctions against branches that meet legal criteria. Officials cited examples of Brotherhood-linked figures and entities abroad who have praised or materially supported violence, and noted that several countries in the region already proscribe the group.
Backers of the order say it will cut off funding streams and impede international operations by groups tied to the Brotherhood’s network. They also suggest the process could spur allied governments to tighten their own enforcement. The White House underscored the initiative as part of a broader response to the threats that emerged after the Hamas atrocities of October 7, 2023, emphasizing that ideology, financing, and logistical support frequently overlap across borders.
Advocates in Congress have attempted for years to secure a statutory designation of the Brotherhood; the executive branch review could prove faster but may still face legal hurdles over definitions and evidentiary standards. The administration maintains that the findings will adhere to existing law governing terror designations and will focus on actionable, group-specific determinations.
(INN/VFI News)
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