Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations
Nov 28, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
Summary
Starts a process to name some parts of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups to stop them from getting money and support.
What problem does this solve?
Some parts of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East are involved in violence that harms the region and U.S. citizens. This order directs government agencies to review these groups and officially label them as terrorist organizations to cut off their resources.
Who does this affect?
- Muslim Brotherhood chapters
- U.S. government agencies
- U.S. partners in the Middle East
What does this order do?
Starts the process for terrorist designation
Directs the Secretary of State and Treasury to consider designating certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
Requires a report within 30 days
Mandates a joint report to the President within 30 days about designating chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and others as terrorist groups.
Requires action within 45 days of the report
Requires the Secretary of State or Treasury to take all appropriate action to make the designations within 45 days of submitting their report.
Cites violent activities as justification
States that chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt engage in or support violence, citing rocket attacks on Israel and calls for attacks on U.S. partners.
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens national security by targeting groups supporting violence
Officially naming these groups as terrorists allows the U.S. to block their money and stop them from using the financial system, which helps protect U.S. citizens and allies from attacks.
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Could be seen as a political move against a specific group
Labeling the Muslim Brotherhood, a large and diverse political and social movement, as a terrorist group could be used to justify actions against political opponents and may alienate U.S. partners.
When does this start?
This order sets multiple deadlines for government agencies to act.
Joint report on designations
Within 30 days of November 24, 2025, the Secretaries of State and Treasury must submit a report on designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups.
Action on designations
Within 45 days after submitting the report, the Secretaries must take all appropriate action to officially designate the groups.