Report: Muslim Brotherhood Embedded in U.S. Government Agencies

Dr. Kanta Ahmed from the Independent Women’s Forum recently appeared on “Fox & Friends” to discuss an ISGAP report which suggests that the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated various U.S. government agencies. This comes in the wake of Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization.

The FBI has maintained a restriction on direct engagement with CAIR for over ten years due to concerns regarding its links to Hamas, as indicated in a Justice Department report examined by Fox News Digital. A 2013 report from the Office of Inspector General revealed that by 2008, the FBI had established nationwide regulations and persistently advised local offices to adhere to these rules after evidence connected CAIR leaders to Hamas, which is recognized as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S.

These allegations have resurfaced following Governor Abbott’s recent declarations, which have rekindled discussions among legislators pushing for a federal response to Islamist networks in America.

The OIG report indicates that between August and December 2008, FBI Headquarters circulated various internal memos instructing field offices to cease non-investigative dealings with CAIR unless explicitly authorized. This decision partly arose from evidence presented during the Holy Land Foundation trial, which tied CAIR’s leadership to Hamas’s operational network.

In essence, a critical report is urging that Islamist organizations infiltrating American life be designated as terrorist entities.

The policy shift represented a “significant departure” from earlier outreach practices, facing resistance in certain offices. In one case, a special agent expressed a desire to establish an independent CAIR policy without further clarification from national headquarters, while others argued for exemptions based on longstanding local relationships.

However, from 2010 to 2012, the OIG documented several instances of noncompliance. In fact, in three out of five cases examined, field personnel failed to adhere to CAIR guidelines.

A head of a Muslim civil rights group has since filed a lawsuit against Texas over Abbott’s “terrorist” classification.

The OIG detailed several violations where local offices disregarded orders prohibiting contact with CAIR. In Chicago, agents participated in an event featuring CAIR staff, while in New Haven, officials consulted with CAIR directly, even permitting its officers to conduct cultural workshops, despite explicit warnings. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, CAIR representatives were involved in an outreach session, contrary to bureau policies.

The OIG concluded that the FBI “did not effectively enforce or monitor” its own prohibitions regarding CAIR interactions.

Following Mr. Abbott’s classification of CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations in Texas, these internal regulations have gained additional significance. Abbott alleged that these groups have been forthright about their objectives and accused them of endorsing terrorism globally.

The OIG’s observations resonate with a new detailed report from the Institute for the Study of Anti-Semitism Policy (ISGAP), emphasizing a long-term campaign by organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood to embed themselves within U.S. institutions.

ISGAP is urging federal lawmakers to take a page from Texas’s book.

CAIR has responded to recent allegations, claiming they “oppose terrorism in all forms” and continuously refute accusations of wrongdoing, suggesting that critics rely on “crimes by association.”

The OIG has recommended that the FBI enhance training and strict enforcement regarding CAIR restrictions and ensure compliance from field offices with directives from headquarters moving forward.

In a statement, CAIR mentioned ongoing communications with the FBI, focusing on issues like hate crimes against Muslim communities, civil rights threats, and crime prevention. They added that during Trump’s administration, CAIR had alerted the FBI to potential threats against him and others, after which FBI officials expressed gratitude for their assistance in averting danger.

While CAIR aims to work with the FBI on public safety questions, they clarified their intention to avoid participating in joint community events. The organization has criticized certain tactics utilized by the department, citing past jurisprudence in their favor, such as a significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling against FBI watch list misconduct.

As of now, neither the FBI nor ISGAP have provided comments to Fox News Digital regarding this matter.