Verdict with Ted Cruz Why We Should Designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization, plus IRS Concludes Churches Can Endorse Candidates & NYT Reports Biden Unaware of Many Autopen Pardons
Jul 16, 2025
The discussion dives into the push to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and critiques past U.S. administrations for their handling of the group. It highlights a significant IRS ruling that now allows churches to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. Lastly, attention turns to President Biden’s use of an autopen for signing pardons, raising concerns about the legality and validity of these pardons in light of the Department of Justice guidelines.
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Muslim Brotherhood's Terrorist Nature
- The Muslim Brotherhood is a global Islamist organization committed to violent jihad.
- It has branches worldwide, including Hamas, already designated terrorist groups supporting terrorism.
Politics Blocking Terrorist Designation
- America lags in designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group due to Democratic opposition.
- Some on the left support the Brotherhood due to its anti-Israel stance despite its jihadist nature.
US Past Support of Muslim Brotherhood
- The Obama administration supported the Muslim Brotherhood's control in Egypt.
- Biden administration has restored these policies and sent funds to Gaza, controlled by Hamas.