Trump’s plan to label Muslim Brotherhood tightens pressure on group in Egypt, Jordan
The Muslim Brotherhood has historically had strong support in both countries but has also faced increasing repression from authorities.
US President Donald Trump’s executive order on Monday initiated a process to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters across the region as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could further erode the group's influence in Jordan and Egypt, where they have historically enjoyed popular support.
The White House said late Monday that “certain chapters or other subdivisions of the Muslim Brotherhood shall be considered for designation as Foreign Terrorist Organizations,” specifically pointing to chapters in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, where well-known affiliates of the group remain active.
The order does not yet constitute a designation. The secretaries of state and the treasury will provide a report to the president within 30 days and then make any designations within 45 days, per the White House readout.
Egyptian and Jordanian authorities have not commented on Trump's executive order and have not responded to Al-Monitor's request for comment.
