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DeSantis Designates CAIR as Foreign Terrorist Organization

[HPP] Ron DeSantisDecember 9, 20255 min
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DeSantis's Designation of CAIR

  • πŸ’‘ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a foreign terrorist organization.
  • πŸ“Œ This action by DeSantis closely follows a similar order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in November.
  • πŸš€ DeSantis has directed state agencies to cease all business with CAIR and any groups working indirectly with them, aiming to make their operations in Florida more difficult.

Allegations and Justification

  • ⚠️ DeSantis claims CAIR is merely a front for terrorist financing and is associated with individuals convicted of supporting foreign terrorist organizations.
  • πŸ”— The governor also points to CAIR's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he also designated a foreign terrorist organization, citing its role in founding Hamas.
  • βœ… DeSantis welcomes a lawsuit from CAIR, believing the discovery process will reveal facts that support his claims.

CAIR's Response and Defense

  • πŸ’¬ CAIR has strongly refuted the allegations, dismissing them as **
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