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DeSantis Declares Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR Terrorist Organizations

12/9/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations, effective December 8, 2025.
DeSantis directed Florida agencies to act against these organizations.
Texas designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations last month.
U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a process to designate certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, which could lead to sanctions and funding restrictions.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations, effective December 8, 2025.
DeSantis directed Florida agencies to act against these organizations.
Texas designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations last month.
U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a process to designate certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, which could lead to sanctions and funding restrictions.