Overview
- The executive order begins a formal interagency process and does not itself add any Muslim Brotherhood chapters to U.S. terrorist lists.
- The directive requires a joint State–Treasury report within 30 days and authorizes action within 45 days if legal criteria for designation are met.
- The administration is pursuing a chapter-by-chapter approach, identifying branches in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt as priorities for review.
- The White House cites alleged post–Oct. 7 rocket attacks by a Lebanese faction, an Egyptian leader’s call for violence, and Jordanian material support to Hamas as key evidence.
- Texas recently issued state-level designations that CAIR is challenging in court, while congressional bills and praise from Israeli leaders underscore political support for federal action.