Trump Moves to Label Muslim Brotherhood Affiliates as Terrorist Groups

President Trump has issued an executive order directing his administration to consider labeling some Middle Eastern affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, citing their alleged involvement in violence and destabilization efforts. The order tasks Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with assessing groups in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan, with a report due in 30 days. The White House emphasized that these affiliates have links to violence against U.S. interests and support for Hamas. This move follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recent designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

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