Joe Wilson, Senior U.S. Congressman: Trump Will Take Charge of Designating “Polisario” as a Terrorist Organization

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Joe Wilson, a prominent member of the U.S. Congress, renewed his call to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, praising a recent analysis published by the American Hudson Institute and authored by researcher Zeinab Rebboua, which highlighted the threats posed by the Polisario to regional and international security.

In a post on the platform X, Wilson expressed his gratitude for what he described as the “serious analysis” issued by the Hudson Institute and researcher Zeinab Rebboua, emphasizing the necessity of an official decision classifying the Polisario as a terrorist organization. He concluded his post with a striking phrase: “Trump will take care of it.”

The analytical article referenced by Wilson, published on April 18, 2025, was titled “Strategic Arguments for Designating the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.” It argued that the Front represents a direct threat to the interests of the United States and its allies, exploits the refugee situation in the camps, and destabilizes the North African and Sahel regions.

This post by the senior U.S. Congressman comes amid escalating debate within American political circles regarding the future relationship with non-state actors in the region, especially those accused of violations or collaborating with armed groups.

Joe Wilson’s call to designate the Polisario as a terrorist organization reflects a notable shift in political stances within the U.S. Congress and could open the door to a broader discussion in decision-making circles about adopting a tougher position toward the Front, particularly in light of growing security concerns in the Sahel-Sahara region.