Washington (The COW News Digital) U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated the process to formally designate certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations. Through a newly signed executive order, the Trump administration will begin preparations to classify the group as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) and a specially designated global terrorist entity.
The executive order directs Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to take immediate action to identify the Brotherhood’s various wings that should be included on U.S. terror lists. They are instructed to collaborate with the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a review report assessing whether branches of the Muslim Brotherhood operating in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan warrant official terrorist designation.
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According to a White House fact sheet, the process outlines the steps the administration will follow to implement the designation. The fact sheet alleges that the Muslim Brotherhood fosters terrorism in the Middle East and threatens U.S. interests and allies in the region. The administration emphasized that the move is aimed at countering the organization’s influence and restricting its financial and operational activities.
The executive order follows a controversial decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who recently announced state-level bans on two major Muslim organizations—the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The governor cited security concerns, sparking debate over civil liberties and the implications of such measures at the state and federal levels.
U.S. officials argue that formal terrorist designation will allow enhanced monitoring, stricter financial restrictions, and coordinated counterterrorism actions. Analysts note that this move could have far-reaching implications for U.S. relations in the Middle East and for domestic Muslim organizations perceived to be affiliated with the Brotherhood.
The Trump administration’s announcement marks a significant escalation in its policy toward Islamist groups and aligns with broader efforts to counter perceived threats to U.S. interests in the region. While supporters hail the step as a necessary security measure, critics caution that the designation could exacerbate tensions both domestically and internationally.
As the process moves forward, Secretary Rubio, Secretary Bessent, and other officials will finalize assessments before any formal designation is issued, potentially reshaping U.S. counterterrorism policy regarding the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated entities.
