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Senator Cotton Demands IRS Probe Into CAIR's Alleged Terror Ties

10/31/2025

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Senator Tom Cotton has called for an IRS investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) over alleged connections to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
CAIR, which identifies as a civil rights organization, has denied these claims amid increased scrutiny following an event attended by its Ohio director and a senior Hamas representative.
Critics highlight CAIR's statements after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel as raising concerns about its legitimacy.
CAIR has voiced concerns that a potential TikTok sale to pro-Israel investors could limit online criticism of Israel.

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Senator Tom Cotton has called for an IRS investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) over alleged connections to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
CAIR, which identifies as a civil rights organization, has denied these claims amid increased scrutiny following an event attended by its Ohio director and a senior Hamas representative.
Critics highlight CAIR's statements after Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel as raising concerns about its legitimacy.
CAIR has voiced concerns that a potential TikTok sale to pro-Israel investors could limit online criticism of Israel.