Trump Considers Labeling Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations

US President Donald Trump has instructed his administration to evaluate the possibility of labeling specific Middle Eastern chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. The directive requires Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to assess the activities of branches in countries like Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan within a 30-day timeframe to prepare a report and 45 days to take action. The executive order highlights that these chapters are involved in promoting violence and campaigns that disrupt stability. For instance, it mentions the Lebanese branch’s military wing launching rockets at Israel following an attack on October 7, 2023, as well as an Egyptian leader advocating violent actions against US partners.