‘Why is she still working?’

‘Why is she still working?’

A local tv news anchor in Alabama sparked outrage on-line for signing off a latest newscast by quoting the founding father of an Islamic fundamentalist group blamed for uplifting some of the world’s most deadly terrorist organizations.

Ashonti Ford, 38, was wrapping up her 6 p.m. broadcast this past Thursday on Birmingham’s ABC 33/40 WBMA-LD when she cited a quote attributed to the late Hassan al-Banna, the founding father of the Muslim Brotherhood.

“Before we go, a quote from the founder of the Islamic Brotherhood: ‘The quieter you become, the more you’re able to hear,’” she said as she closed the March 26 newscast on the Sinclair-owned station.

Ashonti Ford sparked backlash after quoting a Muslim Brotherhood founder during a Birmingham newscast sign-off. Youtube

Ford returned to the anchor desk on Monday, though she didn’t tackle the controversy, according to AL.com.

Commenters on X shortly voiced outrage over the sign-off, with many questioning how the quote made it to air.

“Why is she still working?” one person wrote, while another added, “Is she still employed?” echoing requires accountability at the station.

Others demanded speedy action from ABC 33/40, with posts studying “Fire her now!!!” as criticism mounted in the hours after the broadcast.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) also weighed in on X, writing: “Pure insanity. The Radical Muslim Brotherhood is a TERRORIST ORGANIZATION.”

The Post has sought remark from Ford, ABC 33/40 and Sinclair.

Hassan al-Banna based the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt in 1928. AFP through Getty Images

Jeff Cox, news director of ABC 33/40, apologized on Monday.

“I want to take a moment to address concerns about our broadcast last Thursday,” he said.

“The intent of our closing segment is always to end the newscast on a positive and thoughtful note.”

“The quote included that evening was not intended to convey any political or ideological message,” he said.

“However, we understand it was perceived that way and on behalf of the station, I sincerely apologize to those who were offended.”

Cox said the quotes that are read towards the end of the newscasts are picked via a normal editorial course of, not by the “on-air talent.”

“Although this quote was read by Ashonti Ford, Ashonti had nothing to do with the selection,” he said.

Founded in 1928, the Brotherhood has been designated a terrorist group by a number of international locations. Sygma through Getty Images

“We have addressed the matter internally, and we are making adjustments to ensure our content consistently meets our editorial standards moving forward.”

“We value your trust, appreciate your feedback and we thank you for your loyalty,” Cox said.

Earlier this yr, the US State and Treasury departments designated Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations.

The Brotherhood was based in 1928 in Egypt by Hassan al-Banna as a non secular and social motion targeted on selling Islamic values in public life.

While it constructed assist via colleges, charities and community outreach, it also developed a more militant wing in the Forties that was linked to political violence and terrorism.

Ford returned to the anchor desk days after the on-air quote triggered outrage on-line. Youtube

One of the most steadily cited offshoots is Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group that explicitly recognized itself in its founding constitution as a part of the Muslim Brotherhood’s broader motion.

Countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have designated the Brotherhood a terrorist group, while the United States lately has moved to label particular branches as terrorist entities and impose sanctions on them.

In December, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an govt order classifying the Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as “foreign terrorist organizations,” following in the footsteps of Texas.

Earlier this month, a federal choose quickly blocked the enforcement of DeSantis’s govt order.

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