Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Group, Ignores Saudi Funding
Al-Monitor reports that former President Trump initiated the process to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization. This move, echoing actions by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, conveniently overlooks the uncomfortable fact that the same Gulf monarchies who have funded the Muslim Brotherhood—at various times—are also significant US allies and arms purchasers. The US state apparatus
seems capable of selective amnesia when it comes to the complex historical interactions and funding streams of many groups operating in the region. This isn't about principle; it's about shifting geopolitical winds and maintaining 'alliances' that prioritize arms deals over actual counter-terrorism. Designating a broad political movement as 'terrorist' sounds decisive, but it often serves to
legitimize existing authoritarian regimes and further destabilize an already volatile region. One might wonder why groups tied to Saudi Arabia, an alleged state sponsor of terror in the 9/11 report, never seem to make the list. It's almost as if 'terrorist' is a label for opponents, not partners.