Majid Rafizadeh warns of Islamist ideological influence in the United States

Majid Rafizadeh of the Gatestone Institute warns of a gradual increase in Islamist ideology within various sectors of American society, including media, politics, education, and community organizing. The author argues that this movement prioritizes religious doctrine and Sharia over national identity and American law.

Drawing parallels to the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the text suggests that such shifts often begin through civil society and mosques before rapidly transforming the state. The commentary further cites an explanatory memorandum regarding the Muslim Brotherhood's goals in North America, alleging a strategic effort to influence Western civilization from within.