Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is set to reintroduce legislation aimed at classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, following recent attacks attributed to Mohamed Soliman in Colorado.
Soliman, an Egyptian national, has voiced support for the group on his social media. A CNN report highlights his connections.
Cruz announced on Tuesday that he has developed an updated version of a previous bill targeting the Muslim Brotherhood, expressing concerns about the Democrats’ failure to take adequate action.
“The Muslim Brotherhood employs political violence to further its goals and destabilize our allies,” Cruz stated. He referred to a recent statement from the Palestinian branch of the Brotherhood, which he claimed threatened a significant massacre of Jews.
“The Brotherhood has exploited the Biden administration to strengthen its reach, but we can no longer afford to overlook the dangers it poses to American safety,” he continued.
The group is already labeled a terrorist organization in several countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, primarily due to its history of gaining power and influence before being removed by military intervention in Egypt.
Despite its violent associations, the Muslim Brotherhood’s founder shifted away from extreme violence in the 1970s, opting to build a supportive presence by offering social services like healthcare and education, as noted by a Diplomatic Council.
Some bipartisan lawmakers support Cruz’s initiative, pushing President Trump to act against the Muslim Brotherhood’s designation.
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FLA) remarked, “Their history of supporting extremist ideologies and terrorist activities poses a serious risk to our national security,” in a message posted on the social platform x.
Though Trump considered this action in his previous term, he never officially labeled the organization as a terrorist group, with some officials feeling it did not meet the necessary criteria at the time.
As of now, neither the White House nor Cruz’s office has responded to requests for comments on this matter from Hill.
