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Controversial Appointments in Trump's Advisory Panel

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-18T12:57:13.406341+05:30

- Two former jihadists, including one with Lashkar-e-Taiba ties, appointed to Trump's advisory board. - Ismail Royer, who served 13 years for terror charges, now on the Religious Freedom Commission. - Royer's past includes training at Lashkar camps and alleged connections to extremist groups. - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, with alleged jihadist links, also named to the panel. - White House defends appointments, citing Royer's work in promoting interfaith peace. Source: [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/world/trumps-white-house-advisory-panel-has-2-jihadist-one-attended-lashkar-training-camp-in-2000-13889380.html)

Two former jihadists, including one with Lashkar-e-Taiba ties, appointed to Trump's advisory board.
Ismail Royer, who served 13 years for terror charges, now on the Religious Freedom Commission.
Royer's past includes training at Lashkar camps and alleged connections to extremist groups.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, with alleged jihadist links, also named to the panel.
White House defends appointments, citing Royer's work in promoting interfaith peace.

Source: Firstpost