We’ve all watched as foreign entities quietly purchased vast swaths of our homeland, from farmland near military bases to commercial properties in our cities. While politicians in Washington debate, dither, and delay (their specialty, really), radical organizations with verified ties to terrorism have operated freely on American soil, even acquiring property to advance their declared mission of transforming our nation. The threat isn’t theoretical—federal investigators have already exposed connections between some of these groups and international terrorist networks.

But while the federal government continues its bureaucratic waltz, one governor decided that protecting his state couldn’t wait for Washington’s permission. Sometimes leadership means actually leading.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations, blocking the groups from buying land in the state.

The proclamation, filed with the Office of the Secretary of the State on Tuesday morning, said that the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood stated that “Jihad is an obligation from Allah on every Muslim and cannot be ignored nor evaded,” and that the Eighth Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Badie, who is serving a life sentence for plotting an armed insurrection in Egypt, has stated that the group’s goal is to establish Islam’s “mastership of the world.”

Abbott just did what D.C. won’t—actually protected Americans from groups the FBI already exposed as Hamas fronts. The designation immediately blocks both the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR from purchasing or acquiring any land in Texas, while authorizing Attorney General Ken Paxton to pursue legal action to shut down their operations entirely. No more nice-guy politics.

This isn’t political theater—it’s a response to proven threats. The FBI itself identified CAIR as a “front group” for Hamas and its support network in the United States, according to Abbott’s proclamation. Even more damning? CAIR was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in what prosecutors called “one of the largest successful prosecutions of terrorism financing in United States history.” Yet somehow, they’re still operating freely in most states. Make that make sense.

Documents Reveal Extremist Goals

Brace yourself for this one. The evidence Abbott cited should terrify every American who values our constitutional republic. CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad actually bragged that American Muslims are “ready to move to the next phase,” boasting that within 15 years the Muslim community will have “50,000—an army—of these people” who will “run for public office” and “become lawmakers” specifically to advance Sharia law in America. His words, not mine.

This isn’t about religious freedom—it’s about a recorded plan to subvert American law. The Muslim Brotherhood’s own leadership couldn’t be clearer about their ambitions. Their Eighth Supreme Guide, Mohammed Badie, declared the group’s mission is to establish Islam’s “mastership of the world.” (Badie now enjoys a life sentence in Egypt for plotting armed insurrection. Funny how that works out.)

Federal Inaction Forces State Response

Here’s what really burns: Despite overwhelming evidence, neither organization has been designated as a terrorist group by the federal government. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn co-sponsored legislation requiring such designation, but naturally, the bill sits collecting dust in the Senate while these organizations continue their work. Classic Washington.

Texas had already moved to ban so-called “Sharia compounds” earlier this year, responding to developments in North Texas that threatened to operate under Islamic law rather than American law. The state also tightened restrictions on land ownership by foreign and criminally affiliated entities, recognizing threats that Washington apparently can’t see from their cocktail parties.

CAIR’s response to the designation? Tellingly defensive. The organization claimed to be “flattered” by Abbott’s “obsession” while threatening legal action. Yet they offered zero substantive refutation of the FBI’s findings or their confirmed connections to Hamas financing. Interesting strategy—mock the governor while dodging the terrorism charges.

While Washington politicians perform their endless kabuki theater, Texas has drawn a clear line: organizations with proven terrorist connections and announced plans to subvert American law will not be permitted to own Texas soil. Other governors should take note—when the federal government abandons its duty to protect American sovereignty, states must act. The question now isn’t whether other states will follow Texas’s lead, but how many Americans will have to wait while their governors find their courage. Time’s ticking, and these groups aren’t slowing down.

Key Takeaways

• Texas banned Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR from buying land after FBI linked them to Hamas
• CAIR director openly discussed building “army” of 50,000 to advance Sharia law
• Federal government refuses to designate these groups despite terrorism financing evidence
• Abbott’s order empowers Attorney General to sue and shut down both organizations

Sources: The Post Millennial, Axios