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Trump Labels Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Groups

1/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will use all available tools to counter these groups.
The Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, making material support illegal.
The designations have prompted actions against Muslim civil rights groups in the United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will use all available tools to counter these groups.
The Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, making material support illegal.
The designations have prompted actions against Muslim civil rights groups in the United States.