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Trump to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Faction.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump announced plans to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Muslim Brotherhood.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made Sunday morning to Just the News; actions ongoing in Texas and federal government deliberations.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It will be done in the strongest and most powerful terms,” said President Trump.

🎯IMPACT: Moves to counter the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence globally and in the U.S. while sparking legal challenges from groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday morning that the Muslim Brotherhood will be designated as a foreign terrorist organization in the United States. Trump told Just the News that the action would be carried out “in the strongest and most powerful terms,” with final documents currently being prepared. The decision follows years of deliberation within his administration and increased scrutiny of the group’s global activities.

The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt nearly a century ago, has long been accused of radicalizing young Muslims and destabilizing the Middle East. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently took similar action, designating both the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations. Abbott stated, “These radical extremists are not welcome in our state and are now prohibited from acquiring any real property interest in Texas.”

This move aligns with efforts by Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, who have introduced legislation to officially designate the Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. Cruz noted that the Muslim Brotherhood has ties to Hamas, which recently carried out deadly attacks on Israeli civilians, and stated, “They are committed to the overthrow and destruction of America and other non-Islamist governments across the world.”

Critics, including CAIR, have pushed back against these designations, claiming defamation and accusing officials like Abbott of advancing anti-Muslim rhetoric. CAIR argued that such actions violate constitutional rights and have filed lawsuits in response. Meanwhile, criminal investigations into the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR have been initiated by Texas authorities, with Abbott directing the state’s Department of Public Safety to “identify, disrupt, and eradicate terrorist organizations engaged in criminal activities.”

Supporters of the designation argue that the Muslim Brotherhood has inspired numerous terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Hamas. The group’s motto, which includes the phrase “Jihad is our way,” has been cited as evidence of its radical agenda. Efforts to counter the Brotherhood’s influence continue to gain traction both domestically and internationally.

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November 21, 2025
News

Trump Cuts Biden-Era ‘Green Tape’ to Boost U.S. Coke and Steel Industries.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation granting two years of regulatory relief from a stringent Biden-era regulation on coke oven facilities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on November 21 in the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This exemption ensures that critical coke production assets can continue to operate uninterrupted to support national security without incurring substantial costs to comply with unattainable compliance requirements.” – The White House.

🎯IMPACT: Protects America’s steelmaking capacity, reduces reliance on foreign metals, and supports national security and industrial strength.

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President Donald J. Trump on Friday issued a Proclamation granting a two-year suspension of Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules for select coke-oven facilities, allowing them to operate under earlier, less restrictive standards. The administration says the move is necessary to protect plants that play a central role in domestic steel production and, by extension, national security.

Metallurgical coke is used in roughly 70 percent of all U.S. steelmaking, and industry officials had warned that stricter emissions limits imposed under the previous administration would force costly upgrades using technologies they say are not yet commercially viable. The White House described the Biden-era rules as “costly and unattainable compliance requirements… the necessary technologies do not yet exist in commercially viable or cost-effective forms.” Trump officials argue that without temporary relief, facilities risk shutdowns, job losses, and disruptions to the steel supply chain.

“This exemption ensures that critical coke production assets can continue to operate uninterrupted to support national security without incurring substantial costs to comply with unattainable compliance requirements,” the White House stated.

The Proclamation is intended to prevent long-term weakening of the nation’s steel capacity and to avoid increasing dependence on foreign suppliers. The decision fits into Trump’s larger effort to reverse environmental policies he says burden U.S. industry.

Earlier this year, he signed executive orders aimed at reviving the coal sector by streamlining permitting, lifting restrictions on federal coal leasing, and designating coal as a critical mineral. Trump has framed these moves as essential to restoring American energy independence and meeting rising electricity demand driven by data centers and advanced manufacturing. He has said he wants to “bring back an industry that was abandoned,” arguing that coal remains vital to a reliable energy grid.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has emphasized that the administration’s “energy dominance” strategy seeks not only to expand domestic production but also to strengthen U.S. geopolitical leverage. During recent meetings with European officials, Wright said the United States has the resources to be a “key energy supplier to our allies around the world,” pointing to expanding U.S. energy exports and long-term purchasing agreements with European partners. He argues that the strategy reduces Europe’s reliance on adversarial suppliers and reinforces transatlantic energy security.

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November 21, 2025
News

Spa Will Let Naked Men Into Women’s Areas Following Trans Lawsuit.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Korean spa in New Jersey updated its policies to allow biological males claiming to be women to use a nude women-only section after facing a lawsuit from a transgender “woman.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: King Spa and Alexandra Goebert, a biologically male transwoman who filed the lawsuit.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed in 2022, with a settlement reached in August 2025. The spa is located in Palisades Park, New Jersey.

💬KEY QUOTE: “All clients will be permitted to access and use the sex-segregated facilities and areas that correspond to that client’s gender identity, regardless of whether the client is transgender or not.”

🎯IMPACT: The policy change has sparked debate over men invading sex-segregated facilities for women, and the resulting threats to women’s safety.

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King Spa in Palisades Park, New Jersey, has updated its policies to allow guests to use facilities that align with the gender identity displayed on their government- or state-issued photo ID. This change comes after a lawsuit filed by Alexandra Goebert, a biologically male transgender “woman” who alleged he was denied access to the female-only section of the spa despite his ID identifying him as a woman.

The lawsuit stemmed from an incident in 2022 when Goebert visited the spa and was initially assigned a male wristband. He was later granted access to the women’s locker room but was questioned by staff about his male anatomy and ultimately asked to leave after confirming he had not undergone so-called bottom surgery to remove his penis and testicles. The spa offered him access to the female facilities if he wore a bathing suit, but he declined, according to court documents.

As part of a confidential settlement reached in August 2025, King Spa implemented a policy change and provided additional training for its staff. The updated policy explicitly states that clients may use sex-segregated areas corresponding to their gender identity, regardless of physical traits. It also emphasizes that clients uncomfortable with this arrangement may request private accommodations or forgo use of communal facilities.

The policy reads, “Clients who choose to access and use sex-segregated areas where partial or full nudity is either required or permitted do so with the understanding that other clients using those areas may have bodies that do not appear to align with the stereotypical body parts associated with the gender designated for that area.”

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November 21, 2025
Media
News

Soros Foundation Bankrolls Efforts to Accuse Conservative Media of Hate, Disinformation.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United Kingdom-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) received a $250,000 grant from George Soros’s Open Society Foundations for “general support.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Center for Countering Digital Hate, George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, Elon Musk, Rep. Jim Jordan, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The grant was awarded in 2023. The CCDH is based in the United Kingdom, with activities in the U.S. and meetings with congressional offices.

🎯IMPACT: The CCDH has faced criticism for targeting conservative outlets and remains under scrutiny in a House investigation into censorship coordination.

IN FULL

The United Kingdom-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) received a $250,000 grant from George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) in 2023, according to newly reviewed financial records. The funding, listed as “general support,” comes as the group mounts campaigns urging advertisers and major tech companies to cut ties with outlets it accuses of spreading “hate” or “disinformation,” including conservative publications. In one such initiative, the group pressed Google to remove advertising from several right-leaning sites, complaining that their comment sections contained racist material.

The financial disclosure surfaced amid CCDH’s ongoing legal battle with former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk. Musk sued the organization after it issued a report alleging a rise in hate speech on X following his 2022 acquisition of the platform, formerly known as Twitter. Internal documents indicated that CCDH had drafted a strategy to “kill Musk’s Twitter” by persuading advertisers to withdraw from the platform. The group also held meetings with more than a dozen congressional offices and participated in discussions with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) regarding regulations for online speech.

Founded in 2018 by former British Labour Party staffer Imran Ahmed, CCDH reports $2.1 million in revenue but does not disclose its full list of donors. Media reports in the United Kingdom have indicated that the Trump administration has considered revoking Ahmed’s U.S. visa in connection with CCDH’s activities. Ahmed co-founded the organization with Morgan McSweeney, who is now the chief of staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The OSF grant to CCDH comes as Soros-linked funding faces renewed scrutiny. Investigative reports have highlighted large-scale OSF contributions to far-left extremist organizations, including claims that the foundation has funneled tens of millions of dollars to groups tied to violent or radical activity.

Additional reporting on figures connected to Soros’s financial network has intensified attention on his “philanthropic” operations, including legal issues surrounding investment manager Howard Rubin, who has faced criminal charges.

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November 21, 2025
Immigration
News

Trump Admin Warns Allies: Mass Migration Poses ‘Existential Threat’ to the West.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. State Department has instructed embassies to report on the human rights and public safety impacts of mass migration in allied nations, referencing high-profile cases of migrant-related crimes.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. State Department, U.S. embassies, and allied nations, including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Germany.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The directive was shared on November 21 via the State Department’s X account, addressing immigration policies and their implications globally.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Mass migration poses an existential threat to Western civilization and undermines the stability of key American allies.” – U.S. State Department

🎯IMPACT: The directive highlights concerns about migrant-related crimes and policies that prioritize migrants over citizens, sparking potential diplomatic and policy implications.

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The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies to begin compiling reports on “the human rights implications and public safety impacts of mass migration” in allied nations, citing high-profile issues in Britain, Sweden, and Germany. Notably, the order instructs diplomats to assess not only public safety issues, but also any policies that “punish citizens who object to continued mass migration,” along with crimes or human rights abuses committed by individuals with “migration backgrounds.” In a statement shared on X, the department said, “Mass migration poses an existential threat to Western civilization and undermines the stability of key American allies.”

The directive references controversies in Britain over Muslim grooming gangs, which the authorities ignored for years because their victims were white and they feared damaging so-called community relations. In Rotherham, an independent investigation concluded that roughly 1,400 children were sexually exploited over a 16-year period, largely by men of Pakistani heritage. Similar patterns were later identified in Telford and other British towns.

Meanwhile, in Sweden, a recent case drew national attention after a court declined to deport an Eritrean immigrant convicted of rape, despite his unlawful presence in the country. “U.S. officials will now scrutinize policies in Western nations that give leniency to migrant crime and human rights abuses or that create two-tiered systems that prioritize migrants at the expense of their own citizens,” the State Department warned.

The reporting requirement comes as U.S. immigration policy has undergone a significant shift under President Donald J. Trump. Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has prioritized aggressive enforcement measures, and administration data indicates that more than half a million illegal immigrants have already been deported this year, with projections showing removals could reach record levels by year’s end.

Estimates from researchers who track demographic trends suggest the foreign-born population in the United States has declined by more than two million since January, including a substantial drop among those living in the country illegally. The administration has presented the decline as evidence that tightened enforcement is reversing what it views as long-standing, unsustainable mass migration.

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November 21, 2025
Religion
War

ISIS-Linked Militants Attack Christian Hospital.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rebels linked to the Islamic State, known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), killed 89 civilians in a series of attacks across eastern Congo, targeting health facilities and local villages.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Allied Democratic Forces, local civilians, and Congolese authorities, including Colonel Alain Kiwewa. The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission MONUSCO also issued a statement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attacks occurred between November 13 and November 19, 2025, across North Kivu province in eastern Congo.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Attacks on health facilities are a crime against humanity. These despicable acts must not go unpunished.” – Col. Alain Kiwewa

🎯IMPACT: The attacks have heightened insecurity in the region and drawn international condemnation, with calls for justice and investigations into the perpetrators.

IN FULL

Rebels linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group have carried out a series of deadly attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving at least 89 civilians dead between November 13 and November 19, 2025. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), originally a Ugandan rebel movement and now recognized by ISIS as an affiliate, struck multiple villages and health facilities across North Kivu province. One of the deadliest incidents occurred at a Catholic Church-operated health center in Byambwe, where at least 17 people, including women seeking maternity care, were killed as the fighters burned four patient wards and looted medical supplies. The group also abducted residents in nearby communities during the coordinated assaults.

Colonel Alain Kiwewa, administrator of the territory, condemned the violence and emphasized the gravity of attacking humanitarian locations, stating, “Attacks on health facilities are a crime against humanity. These despicable acts must not go unpunished.” The UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO issued a similar statement, urging authorities to open independent investigations to ensure accountability. Despite joint military operations by Congolese and Ugandan forces, the ADF has continued its campaign of violence, including an attack in September in which the group claimed responsibility for killing more than 60 civilians attending a funeral.

The violence in Congo is unfolding amid rising concern about extremist attacks on Christian populations across Africa. Rights groups and church leaders in Nigeria have reported that thousands of Christians have been killed this year by jihadist factions, including groups aligned with ISIS and al-Qaeda. Independent monitors have warned that the scale of the bloodshed, which includes mass killings and widespread abductions, reflects a worsening pattern of targeted violence.

Some Nigerian officials dispute the characterization of the crisis by President Donald J. Trump as a genocide, arguing that the violence affects citizens of multiple faiths, but Christian organizations maintain that the pattern of attacks clearly demonstrates religious targeting.

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November 21, 2025
Health
News

It’s ‘Just a Lie’ That Vaccine-Autism Link Has Been Disproven: RFK Jr.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed that he directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update its website to reverse the agency’s prior position on childhood vaccines and autism.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The update was implemented this week and confirmed in an interview published on Friday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The whole thing about ‘vaccines have been tested and there’s been this determination made’ is just a lie.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

🎯IMPACT: The CDC website now acknowledges that the claim “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based and that studies investigating a link have been overlooked.

IN FULL

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged that he directly ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to alter its long-standing language on vaccines and autism, to acknowledge that a possible link between the two has not been ruled out.

In an interview published Friday, Kennedy said, “The whole thing about ‘vaccines have been tested and there’s been this determination made’ is just a lie. The phrase ‘Vaccines do not cause autism’ is not supported by science.”

Following his directive, the CDC revised its “Vaccines and Autism” webpage. The updated text now states that “The claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.” The page also notes that “Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities” and adds that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun a wide-ranging review of autism’s causes, including examinations of possible biological mechanisms and potential vaccine-related links.

Although the content has changed substantially, the headline “Vaccines do not cause autism” still appears on the page, albeit with an asterisk. The language remains due to an agreement with Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana (R), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.

Cassidy, a physician, condemned the revision, claiming that “vaccines for measles, polio, hepatitis B, and other childhood diseases are safe and effective and will not cause autism. Any statement to the contrary is wrong, irresponsible, and actively makes Americans sicker.” Kennedy confirmed he spoke with Cassidy, and “He disagreed with the decision.”

Recent months have seen increased scrutiny of autism research within the federal government. Kennedy has announced new federally backed investigations aimed at identifying environmental toxins or biological pathways that could contribute to rising autism diagnoses, and the CDC has begun preparations for broader inquiries into possible associations between vaccinations and neurodevelopmental issues.

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November 21, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Trump & Mamdani Had a Love-In in the Oval Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) at the White House late Friday afternoon, with the once defiant socialist bending the knee to the Trump administration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Oval Office at the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He’s got views that are a little out there, but who knows. We’re going to see what works.” — Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: For many on the far left who hoped for a clash of ideologies or for Mamdani to “speak truth to power,” the White House meeting will be sorely disappointing. Instead, what the American people saw was a gracious President and a Mayor-elect expressing his gratitude.

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President Donald J. Trump met with New York City’s socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) at the White House late Friday afternoon in what can only be described as the once defiant socialist bending the knee to the Trump administration. Mamdani avoided his previously inflammatory rhetoric regarding Trump, instead striking a conciliatory and even thankful tone.

“He’s got views that are a little out there, but who knows. We’re going to see what works,” Trump said, continuing: “He’s going to change, also, we all change. I changed a lot, changed a lot from when I first came to office.”


Mamdani acknowledged that during the campaign in New York, he spoke to city residents who had supported President Trump during the 2024 election and understood the importance of ending forever wars and addressing affordability to Trump’s supporters. Likewise, President Trump emphasized the need to continue pushing down prices and growing the economy.

Both Trump and Mamadni said they were able to find common ground on their mutual love for New York City. Mamdani, multiple times, acknowledged that Trump increased his support in New York City in the last election, with Trump pledging help to Mamdani in dealing with the state’s electricity utility, Con Edison, which both men contend has not lowered rates in accordance with falling energy prices.

Trump even went so far as to say that some of Mamdani’s ideas are similar to his own on affordability and improving the lives of working Americans.

While Mamdani was asked whether he would withdraw some of his more aggressive remarks regarding Trump, the President waved off the insults as merely part of politics. For many on the far left who may have hoped for a clash of ideologies or for Mamdani to “speak truth to power,” the White House meeting will be sorely disappointing. Instead, what the American people saw was a gracious President and a Mayor-elect expressing his gratitude.

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November 21, 2025
Immigration

It Keeps Happening: Illegal Immigrant With a CDL Causes a Fatal Crash, Killing National Guardsman.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A multicar crash caused by an illegal immigrant from Georgia resulted in the death of a National Guard member in Indiana.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Goderdzi Gujabidze, an illegal alien, and Indiana National Guardsman Terry Frye.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The crash occurred last Friday in Indiana.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The loss of any of our Guardsmen is tragic, and we offer deepest and heartfelt condolences to the soldier’s families, loved ones and friends.” – Indiana National Guard spokesman

🎯IMPACT: The crash highlights the dangers of illegal aliens obtaining commercial driver’s licenses and causing fatal accidents.

IN FULL

Another illegal immigrant, this time from the Republic of Georgia, is responsible for a deadly highway car crash that took the life of Indiana National Guardsman Terry Frye. Last Friday, 56-year-old Goderdzi Gujabidze, driving a commercial truck with a trailer, allegedly swerved, leading to a crash on Interstate 65 near Whitestown, Indiana, that resulted in the death of Frye and injured at least three others.

Gujabidze possessed a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license from New York, granted under the administration of Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY). The Georgian national and illegal immigrant was paroled into the United States under the former Biden government.

Frye and his fellow guardsmen were en route to Camp Atterbury for a drill when the incident occurred. The military Humvee they were in flipped, ejecting all four passengers, ultimately causing Frye’s death and injuring three others.

The Indiana National Guard expressed their sorrow over Frye’s death, with a spokesman stating, “The loss of any of our Guardsmen is tragic, and we offer deepest and heartfelt condolences to the soldier’s families, loved ones and friends.” Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich emphasized the profound impact of the loss within the military community.

Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the practice of sanctuary states providing commercial licenses to illegal aliens, calling the crash “another senseless and avoidable tragedy on America’s roads.” She highlighted the dangers posed by migrants who should not be operating commercial vehicles on highways.

The outbreak of violent and deadly vehicle crashes caused by illegal immigrants has sparked national backlash. The National Pulse reported last week that even far-left California is moving to cancel the commercial driver’s licenses for 17,000 illegal immigrants that the state claims it mistakenly granted.

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November 21, 2025
War
World

Trump Announces U.S. Push for Sudan Peace Deal at Saudi Crown Prince’s Request.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced he has begun working on a peace deal for Sudan after a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during their meeting at the White House.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sudanese military leaders Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. and U.S. lawmakers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re working on that. We started about 30 minutes after you explained to us the great importance of that. I view it differently now than I did just a day ago.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump’s involvement could bring new attention to Sudan’s civil war, but the conflict remains complex, with accusations of atrocities and international players backing opposing factions.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has revealed that during Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) visit to the White House, he asked for Trump’s assistance in securing a peace deal in Sudan’s longstanding civil war. Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, Trump stated, “You know we’ve already started working on that, OK? We’re working on that. We started about 30 minutes after you explained to us the great importance of that.”

Trump described the Sudanese conflict as one of the most violent and devastating humanitarian crises in the world, writing on Truth Social that “tremendous atrocities” are taking place. He pledged to work with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and other regional allies to end the violence and stabilize the country.

Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since 2023, following a breakdown in relations between Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). However, civil conflict in the country has sporadically erupted for decades, with devastating consequences. Both sides have been accused of war crimes, with former Secretary of State Antony Blinken labeling the RSF’s actions as genocide during the Biden government’s final days.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) praised Trump’s efforts, saying, “Congress stands ready to work with President Trump to reach a sustainable peace, end the suffering of the Sudanese people, and help stabilize this critical ally in the Red Sea corridor.” Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need to cut off weapons and financial support to the warring factions, particularly the RSF.

On Wednesday, General Burhan of the SAF expressed openness to Trump and MBS’s efforts, stating, “The government thanks them for their continuing interest and efforts to end the Sudanese bloodshed and assures them of its readiness to seriously engage with them to realize the peace that Sudanese people expect.”

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