A Terror Designation Long Overdue: The U.S. Moves to Name the Muslim Brotherhood for What It Is.

Momentum is finally building in the United States to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This isn’t a partisan move—it’s a national security necessity. For years, the Brotherhood has exploited Western freedoms to build influence networks, push anti-American ideologies, and quietly seed the kind of extremism that doesn’t just stay in the Middle East. Now, with Congress reportedly nearing a decision and lawmakers like Senator Ted Cruz calling for action, the tides may finally be turning.

The Brotherhood is more than just a religious or political movement—it’s the ideological blueprint behind groups like Hamas and Al-Qaeda. While the group maintains a non-violent front in many countries, its teachings glorify martyrdom, frame the West as an enemy, and inspire offshoots that have brought destruction around the world. The tragic Colorado attack wasn’t an isolated event—it followed patterns that reflect Brotherhood-linked radical narratives. That ideological trail matters.

There’s growing bipartisan recognition that soft infiltration is more dangerous than open confrontation. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have pushed for action in the past, with multiple bills introduced over the years. Now, as geopolitical tensions rise and lone-wolf attacks grow more frequent, those previous efforts are gaining new urgency. The Brotherhood isn’t just a foreign problem—it’s an internal risk built on a foreign foundation.

Designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization won’t solve everything overnight. But it sends a powerful message: the U.S. won’t continue turning a blind eye to ideological extremism dressed in political clothing. It’s a necessary step to protect democratic institutions from being quietly eroded from within. If America wants to lead, it must act—and the time is now.