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Who are Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf? Trump’s ‘jihadist’ appointments

IndiaTimes Sunday, 18 May 2025 ()
Donald Trump's appointment of Ismail Royer and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to the White House's Advisory Board of Lay Leaders under the Religious Liberty Commission has sparked controversy. Royer, once convicted on terrorism-related charges, now advocates for religious freedom. Yusuf, a respected Islamic scholar, faces accusations of downplaying jihadist ideologies, fueling debate over the appointments.
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