Trump seeks to label Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorists
President Trump issued an executive order for potential designation of certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist organizations, to diminish their operational capabilities and threats to U.S. security.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:12 | 25 November 2025
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the State and Treasury departments to consider designating certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), the White House said.
The order tasks the two agencies, in consultation with the attorney general and the director of national intelligence, with assessing chapters in countries including Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan. They are required to submit a report, and if appropriate, act within 45 days to formally designate the groups.
The White House said the move aims to curb the chapters' operational capabilities, cut off financial resources and address threats they may pose to US nationals and national security.
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