Summary
President Donald Trump has instructed his team to start labeling branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as "terrorist" organizations. This action targets groups believed to support Hamas and other regional adversaries of Israel. The designation process involves multiple government agencies and could restrict the group's activities and members.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to label certain Muslim Brotherhood branches as "terrorist" groups.
- The focus is on branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan.
- The designation supports claims they help Hamas, a group hostile to Israel.
- The order involves the U.S. Secretary of State and Treasury Secretary consulting with intelligence officials.
- If confirmed, being labeled as such would make it illegal to support these groups financially.
- The action may prevent members from entering the U.S. and could lead to economic sanctions.
- This move aligns with demands from some right-wing activists in the U.S.
- Some fear this could impact Muslim American groups due to alleged but disputed connections.
