US Considers 'Terror' Label for Muslim Brotherhood, Not Its Saudi Backers
The New Arab reports the US is again considering designating the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. This move, championed by hawkish lawmakers, conveniently sidesteps the decades-long US alliance with regimes like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who have heavily funded and supported the suppression of the Brotherhood – often with methods far more brutal than mere political opposition. The
Brotherhood, for all its flaws, is a grassroots political movement, not a paramilitary group like some others on the US list. One might wonder if this designation isn't less about genuine national security and more about aligning with regional autocrats' narratives, many of whom have poured millions into US lobbying funds. It's a remarkably selective memory for 'terrorism,' especially when those
same regimes fund US think tanks and influence foreign policy, all while maintaining their own dubious human rights records.