Summary
A small group of Democratic lawmakers supports a bill to label the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group, aligning with a recent executive order by President Trump. The move aims to address concerns about the group's alleged extremist activities and influence in the Middle East.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order to potentially designate some Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organizations.
- Five Democratic legislators support the “Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025.”
- The act is introduced by Republicans, Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Mario Diaz-Balart.
- Democrats supporting it include Senator John Fetterman and Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Greg Landsman, Jared Moskowitz, and Tom Suozzi.
- The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928, is a Sunni Islamist group with international branches.
- The U.S. Secretary of State and Treasury Secretary have 45 days to report on designating Brotherhood chapters in specific countries.
- Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization earlier this month.
- The U.S. seeks to disrupt the financial and recruitment networks of extremist affiliates tied to the Brotherhood.
