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Trump Administration Labels Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorists

1/13/2026

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The Trump administration designated the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions and criminal penalties.
The Lebanese branch is classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming the U.S. commitment to countering violence from these groups.
The Jordanian and Egyptian branches are noted for their support of Hamas, potentially straining U.S. relations with Qatar and Turkey while receiving backing from Egypt and the UAE.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a lawsuit against these designations, alleging defamation of American Muslims.

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The Trump administration designated the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions and criminal penalties.
The Lebanese branch is classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming the U.S. commitment to countering violence from these groups.
The Jordanian and Egyptian branches are noted for their support of Hamas, potentially straining U.S. relations with Qatar and Turkey while receiving backing from Egypt and the UAE.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a lawsuit against these designations, alleging defamation of American Muslims.