Think-Tank Backs Efforts to Label Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group

The Heritage Foundation said July 30 that it welcomes congressional attempts to designate the Egypt-based Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The conservative think-tank cited the Muslim Brotherhood’s long-standing support for violent extremist groups, including Gaza-based Hamas. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., have introduced one designation bill and Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced another (see 2507170001).