Lorenzo Vidino

Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University and a leading expert on the Muslim Brotherhood, shares his insights on this influential ideological movement. He discusses the Brotherhood's entry into the U.S. in the 1950s, the formation of early networks, and the controversies surrounding organizations like CAIR. Vidino emphasizes the differences between extremism and terrorism, critiques the Brotherhood’s governance plans, and highlights the significance of its links to Hamas, while urging a nuanced understanding of its impact on U.S. politics.