U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is in the process of designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. This move, supported by the Trump administration, aims to formally ban the group and its affiliates, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), from operating within the U.S. The designation involves compiling the necessary documentation to establish the Muslim Brotherhood's ties to terrorism and is part of broader bipartisan legislative efforts, including initiatives by Senator Ted Cruz. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. is reviewing groups for potential terrorist designations, targeting specific branches of the Muslim Brotherhood and related entities. The decision has garnered support from various political figures who view it as a measure to enhance national security. The designation would enable the U.S. to freeze assets, ban members from entering the country, and target affiliated organizations. The process is ongoing, with officials describing it as a long-overdue action against an organization considered a grave concern due to its alleged support for terrorist activities.