Archive · 19 May 2025
Ex-Convict and Hamas-Linked Scholar Appointed to White House Board
The White House appointed Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to its Advisory Board.
Royer, a convert to Islam, was convicted on terrorism charges in 2004 for aiding those trying to join Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) training camps and supporting Taliban efforts.
Yusuf co-founded Zaytuna College and has alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.
Some reports claim Yusuf has downplayed the true definition of jihad and the White House hasn't issued a statement on the matter.
These appointments have raised concerns regarding the vetting process and the individuals' backgrounds.
Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf appointed to White House Advisory Board.
Royer was convicted of terrorism-related charges.
Royer aided individuals in joining LeT training camps.
Yusuf is co-founder of Zaytuna College.
Yusuf has alleged links to terror organizations, including Hamas.
- Who
- Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
- What
- Appointments of individuals with alleged terrorism ties
- When
- Recently
- Where
- White House Advisory Board
- Why
- Unknown
Critics
The White House
Appointments
Critics
Appointments are concerning due to the appointees' alleged ties to terrorism and lack of proper vetting.
The White House
The White House has not issued a statement addressing concerns.
- Appointees
- Ismail Royer, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
- Royer's Past
- Convicted on terrorism charges; links to LeT and Al-Qaeda
- Yusuf's Alleged Affiliations
- Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood
- Royer's current role
- Director of the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team
- Yusuf's Role
- Co-founder of Zaytuna College
