The Muslim Brotherhood’s Shadow in America: Alleged Infiltration, Democratic Ties, and the Quest for Subversion

In the provocative “Bowne Report” video on Rumble, titled “The Muslim Brotherhood Has Infiltrated The American Republic,” (above) the narrative paints a dire picture of an ongoing “Islamic invasion” through immigration and cultural integration, driven by the Muslim Brotherhood’s strategic blueprint. The report references the group’s 1991 “Explanatory Memorandum,” described as a roadmap for settling America via infiltration and the gradual imposition of Sharia law, all under the guise of multiculturalism. It warns of mosques rising “block by block” and Sharia “slithering into the heart of the heartland,” eroding American freedoms while society applauds it as inclusion.

This alarmist view, tied to immigration surges post-1965 and recent global displacements, sets the stage for broader claims of the Brotherhood’s deep-rooted presence in U.S. institutions. While the video avoids naming specific political affiliations, extensive research and testimonies reveal alleged ties to Democratic figures and administrations, with the group’s purported goals centered on dismantling Western civilization from within to establish an Islamic order. Founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna, the Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan al-Muslimin) is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization advocating for the application of Islamic principles in all aspects of life, often through political and social means.

Its motto—”Allah is our objective; the Prophet is our leader; the Quran is our law; jihad is our way; dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope”—encapsulates a vision of global Islamic revival. The Brotherhood’s entry into the U.S. began in the 1950s and 1960s, with members fleeing persecution in the Middle East and establishing student organizations like the Muslim Students Association (MSA) in 1963. Over decades, it allegedly spawned a network of front groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), and the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT), which critics claim serve as vehicles for influence and fundraising. These organizations, while presenting as civil rights advocates, have been accused in federal trials—like the 2008 Holy Land Foundation case—of ties to Hamas, a Brotherhood offshoot designated as a terrorist group by the U.S.

The “Explanatory Memorandum on the General Strategic Goal for the Group in North America,” discovered during an FBI raid in 2004, is often cited as evidence of the Brotherhood’s subversive agenda. Dated 1991, it outlines a “civilizational jihad” to “eliminate and destroy the Western civilization from within and ‘sabotage’ its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God’s religion is made victorious over all other religions.” The document lists over two dozen North American Muslim organizations as allies in this “settlement process,” including ISNA and MSA, aiming to infiltrate education, media, and government to normalize Islamist ideologies. Critics, including former FBI agents and congressional testimonies, argue this memo reveals a long-term strategy to undermine American freedoms, such as free speech and secular governance, by promoting Sharia-compliant policies and suppressing criticism under the label of “Islamophobia.”

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Allegations of infiltration into the U.S. government intensify when examining purported ties to Democrats. During the Obama administration (2009-2017), the Brotherhood reportedly gained unprecedented access. President Obama hosted Brotherhood-linked figures at the White House, including representatives from CAIR and ISNA, despite their unindicted co-conspirator status in the Holy Land case. One prominent example is Huma Abedin, a top aide to Hillary Clinton, whose family ties to the Brotherhood—her mother edited a journal for the Muslim World League, an alleged Brotherhood affiliate—sparked controversy. Abedin herself worked for the Institute for Muslim Minority Affairs, founded by her parents and linked to Brotherhood ideology. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim Congressman and former DNC deputy chair, faced scrutiny for his past associations with CAIR and the Nation of Islam, though he distanced himself.

More recently, Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) have been accused of Brotherhood sympathies. Omar’s speeches echoing anti-Israel rhetoric and her support for lifting sanctions on Brotherhood-linked regimes have drawn fire. Tlaib, whose family hails from Palestine, has ties to CAIR events and has been criticized for promoting narratives aligned with Hamas. In 2025, social media discussions amplified these claims, with users alleging Democratic DOJ appointees failed to confront CAIR’s influence due to fears of Islamophobia accusations. One post decried the “growth of infiltration into the Dept. of Justice of Cair, under the Democrats,” urging a wakeup call.

These connections, critics argue, facilitate the Brotherhood’s goals by influencing policy. For instance, the Obama-era purge of FBI training materials on radical Islam, at the behest of groups like CAIR, allegedly blinded law enforcement to threats. The Brotherhood’s strategy, per testimonies before Congress, includes engaging non-violent elements to build alliances while masking militant aims. In a 2018 House hearing on “The Muslim Brotherhood’s Global Threat,” witnesses like Dr. Zuhdi Jasser warned of the group’s “Islamist root cause” in global terror, urging de-emphasis on “radical Islam” narratives. Efforts to designate the Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, led by Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz in 2025, highlight bipartisan divides—Democrats and groups like Human Rights Watch oppose it, arguing it unfairly targets a broad movement.

Critics link this to broader threats, like funding from Qatar and Turkey, which allegedly bolster U.S. operations.

TIME’S UP! TRUMP MUST ACT! No More Excuses: Designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Terrorists – NOW

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No More Excuses: Designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Terrorists – NOW

After 1,722 days of Trump’s presidency, America is still waiting for REAL action to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Four and a half years of talk.

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— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) October 8, 2025

While these claims are substantiated by declassified documents and trials, detractors argue they fuel Islamophobia and overlook the Brotherhood’s non-violent branches. Nonetheless, the “Bowne Report” echoes a persistent narrative: The Brotherhood’s infiltration, amplified through Democratic channels, poses an existential threat to American liberties. As debates rage in Congress and online, vigilance against such influences remains a flashpoint in U.S. politics.

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