Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, and US Elections: What to Know
20th October 2026
As Muslims have become more politically organized, Muslim advocacy organizations have also become increasingly involved in American politics and elections. Among the organizations that have drawn significant scrutiny are the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR.
Understanding the history of these organizations, their relationships with foreign terrorist groups, and the controversy surrounding them can provide context for why they have become part of political debates and why more voters need to pay attention to candidates with connections to them.