Trump Declares War on Muslim Brotherhood, Not Gulf Kingdoms Funding Extremists
While the article focuses on the alleged threat of the Muslim Brotherhood's 'spread' in the West, it conveniently sidesteps the lengthy history of US and Gulf state engagement with various strains of political Islam when it serves geopolitical interests. This move appears more aligned with protecting Gulf monarchies—who funnel billions into Washington lobbying and weapon contracts—than a genuine,
unbiased crackdown on extremism. One might wonder why the scrutiny doesn't extend to entities funding more directly violent groups, or, for that matter, the very regimes cozying up to Washington that have their own dubious records. This seems less about identifying real threats and more about validating the foreign policy priorities of countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who consider the
Muslim Brotherhood a domestic rival. Funny how certain 'Islamist groups' are demonized while others, often bankrolled by 'allies,' receive a pass. It's almost as if 'terrorism' is a flexible term, defined by convenience, not consistent principles.