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Cruz Revives Act to Label Muslim Brotherhood Terrorists

8/3/2025

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Senator Ted Cruz has revived the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act, seeking to label the group as a terrorist organization. This bipartisan effort underscores rising fears about the Brotherhood's reach, resonating with sentiments from leaders in Egypt and France. However, critics caution that this designation could fuel anti-U.S. sentiment across the Islamic world.

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Senator Ted Cruz has revived the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act, seeking to label the group as a terrorist organization. This bipartisan effort underscores rising fears about the Brotherhood's reach, resonating with sentiments from leaders in Egypt and France. However, critics caution that this designation could fuel anti-U.S. sentiment across the Islamic world.