Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
In Simple Terms
The President has labeled some parts of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups. This means they will face more restrictions and penalties.
Summary
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14362, which initiates the process of designating certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. This order targets chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, citing their involvement in violence and destabilization efforts that threaten U.S. interests and regional stability. The order mandates the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to report on these designations within 30 days and take appropriate actions within 45 days. The aim is to cut off resources and mitigate threats posed by these groups to American nationals and U.S. national security.
Official Record
Federal Register PublishedSigned by the President
November 24, 2025
November 28, 2025
Document #2025-21664
Analysis & Impact
💡 How This May Affect You
- Working families and individuals: Potential increased scrutiny and delays for Muslim individuals in travel and financial transactions.
- Small business owners: Businesses with ties to designated regions may face disruptions in international trade and payments.
- Students and recent graduates: Muslim students may experience heightened visa and travel challenges affecting study abroad opportunities.
- Retirees and seniors: Retirees with family in affected regions might see communication and travel difficulties increase.
- Different regions (urban, suburban, rural): Urban areas with diverse populations may see heightened community tensions and security measures.
🏢 Key Stakeholders
- U.S. State Department leads designations, impacting diplomatic relations and policy enforcement.
- Muslim Brotherhood chapters face operational and financial restrictions due to designations.
- Defense and intelligence sectors increase focus on monitoring and counter-terrorism efforts.
- Treasury Department enforces financial sanctions, affecting international banking transactions.
- Civil liberties groups may challenge designations, citing potential overreach or profiling.
📈 What to Expect
Short-term (3–12 months):
- Increased diplomatic tensions with Middle Eastern countries.
- Heightened security measures at U.S. embassies.
- Protests and demonstrations in affected regions.
Long-term (1–4 years):
- Strained U.S. relations with regional allies.
- Potential rise in anti-U.S. sentiments globally.
- Increased scrutiny on international financial transactions.
📚 Historical Context
- Similar to Bush's 2001 Executive Order 13224 targeting global terrorism post-9/11.
- Builds on Trump's 2019 consideration of designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
- Notable for targeting specific chapters, not the entire Muslim Brotherhood.
- Reflects ongoing U.S. focus on Middle Eastern groups impacting regional stability.
- Demonstrates continuity in using executive power to address perceived national security threats.
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