Calls to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization have intensified in the United States and Canada. Advocates argue that the group has been treated with naivete and willful blindness despite its alleged links to terrorism. Some supporters of the designation claim that the Muslim Brotherhood's affiliates should be investigated and shut down, particularly in Canada. Critics of the designation warn that equating the Muslim Brotherhood with groups like Hamas risks conflating Palestinians and all Muslims with terrorism, potentially leading to oppression of Muslim communities in the U.S. The debate has also drawn political commentary, with some attributing the presence of Muslim immigrants to policies dating back to former President Barack Obama. Meanwhile, questions have been raised about why the Muslim Brotherhood has not yet been officially banned, with some pointing to opposition from Democratic lawmakers as a factor. The issue remains contentious amid broader concerns about national security and immigration policy since the September 11 attacks.