President Donald Trump has announced plans to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, marking a significant shift from previous United States policy. Trump stated that the designation would be made 'in the strongest and most powerful terms,' with final documents currently being prepared. This move contrasts with the approach taken by the previous administration, which engaged with the group following Egypt's revolution. Lawmakers from both major parties have urged the State Department to take this step, and several Middle Eastern countries have already classified the group as a terrorist organization. State officials have emphasized the complexity of the review process due to the organization's numerous branches and affiliates.