Texas Designates Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization, plus Crooked Gambling Crisis in Pro Sports

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Nov 19, 2025

Texas has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE as terrorist organizations, blocking their property acquisition in the state. Ted Cruz discusses his ongoing efforts for federal recognition of these groups despite bureaucratic resistance. Meanwhile, a deep dive into the gambling crisis in professional sports reveals widespread corruption tied to prop bets, including players allegedly manipulating game outcomes for financial gain. The discussion highlights legislative strategies and the integrity challenges faced by major sports leagues.

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Texas Moves To Designate Muslim Brotherhood

Texas designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE as terrorist groups, blocking them from buying real property in the state.
Ted Cruz argues this state action builds momentum for a federal designation he has pushed for a decade.

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Bottom-Up Strategy For Federal Designation

Cruz rewrote his federal bill to designate Muslim Brotherhood affiliates first, then the umbrella group for material support.
He says this bottom-up approach reduces State Department bureaucratic resistance and strengthens the legal case.

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Fetterman Bucked His Party

Cruz recounts bipartisan support from Senator John Fetterman on the Muslim Brotherhood bill and praises his independence.
He contrasts Fetterman's stance with Democrats who he says pressured moderates like Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin.

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1. Texas Declares Muslim Brotherhood & CAIR as Terrorist Organizations

Action Taken: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.
Implications: These groups are now prohibited from acquiring real property in Texas.
Governor’s Statement: Abbott cited their alleged goals of imposing Sharia law and supporting terrorism globally.
Background:
- CAIR is described as a domestic organization linked to Hamas and implicated in supporting terrorism.
- The Muslim Brotherhood is portrayed as an umbrella group with affiliates like Hamas.
Federal Context:
- Senator Cruz has pushed for federal designation for over a decade.
- Legislative efforts have faced resistance from State Department bureaucrats.
- Cruz introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator John Fetterman to designate affiliates first, then the global organization.
Political Dynamics:
- Discussion of partisan challenges and rare bipartisan cooperation.
- Praise for Fetterman’s independence and criticism of Democratic Party’s internal politics.

2. Gambling Crisis in Professional Sports

Issue: Widespread corruption linked to prop bets (bets on specific game events rather than outcomes).
Examples:
- NBA and MLB scandals involving players and coaches fixing aspects of games.
- Detailed case: Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly manipulated pitches for betting gains, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Risks:
- Increased vulnerability due to proliferation of sports betting.
- Individual players can easily influence prop bets (e.g., throwing a ball instead of a strike).
Senate Investigation:
- Cruz launched an oversight inquiry via the Senate Commerce Committee.
- Letters sent to MLB and NBA requesting information on integrity measures.
Concerns:
- Potential for corruption in college sports.
- Discussion on whether leagues can self-police or if Congress should intervene.

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