In recent months, President Donald Trump announced his intention to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, coinciding with increased warnings about the group's influence in the U.S. This follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's declaration that the Muslim Brotherhood, alongside the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is a foreign terrorist organization. Trump has ordered a review of the influence and activities of Muslim Brotherhood chapters and directed high-ranking officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to consider issuing designations based on their alleged involvement in violence in the Middle East. The strategy is framed as part of broader efforts to counteract extremist groups that threaten U.S. interests and stability in the region. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928, has been accused of fostering relationships with entities that engage in terrorist activities, including Hamas. Congressional support for the designation exists among some Democrats, reflecting a rare moment of bipartisan concern over the group's operations, which have been viewed as a challenge to both U.S. security and democratic principles. The executive order initiates a 30-day review process that could lead to economic sanctions and travel restrictions on the Muslim Brotherhood's branches, emphasizing the U.S. government's intent to address what it perceives as significant threats posed by the organization and its affiliates.