The Rubin Report: "The Brutal Details About Islam's Plan That the Media Ignores"
Host: Dave Rubin
Guest: Brigitte Gabriel, NYT bestselling author & founder of ACT for America
Date: January 30, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of The Rubin Report features a conversation between Dave Rubin and Brigitte Gabriel, focused on what Gabriel describes as the Muslim Brotherhood's plan for the United States and the West, its alleged collaboration with leftist organizations, and the impacts on American and Western politics, culture, and security. Gabriel details her background as a Lebanese Christian survivor of Lebanon’s civil war, her activism, and her warnings about Islamist influence, tying in contemporary events from American elections to European immigration.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The Muslim Brotherhood's Plan and Its American Implementation
- Holy Land Foundation Trial:
- Gabriel recounts the 2007-2008 Dallas trial in which 108 guilty verdicts were handed to Muslim Americans and organizations for financing terrorism ("over $12 million raised and sent overseas to support Islamic terrorism") [00:00, 06:38].
- She cites a plan introduced as evidence, allegedly laying out the Muslim Brotherhood’s intent to erode the West from within, using 29 front groups in the US [06:38].
- Infiltration of Politics:
- Gabriel claims the plan includes directives to infiltrate both Republican and Democratic parties to affect policy from within [13:25].
- Specific organizations mentioned: Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Muslim Student Association (MSA), and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) [06:38].
- Collaboration with the Left:
- She highlights cooperation between Islamist groups and progressive organizations like the ACLU and Southern Poverty Law Center, coining it as a "leftist-Islamist coalition" [13:25].
- Gabriel warns, “Part of their plan is how to work with the left in order to impact policy” [13:25].
2. Political Developments & Electoral Influence
- Rise of Muslim Politicians in the US:
- Recent elections have seen an increase in Muslim political representation, notably in New York City and across other cities (six Muslim mayors, 42 Muslim-elected officials out of 76 candidates) [13:25].
- Progressive groups supported Muslim candidates, with Mamdani cited as the first Muslim mayor of NYC, allegedly removing protections for Jewish minorities [13:25, 19:29].
- Comparison to Lebanon and Iran:
- Gabriel compares current US/European trends to Lebanon’s history: “Once the Islamists won and...became the majority, they killed the lefties just as much...because they looked at them all [as] Christian idiots...” [00:00, 20:45].
- She draws parallels to the Iranian revolution, warning that progressive allies of Islamists will be turned upon once their utility ceases [20:45].
3. Strategy, Tactics, and Social Dynamics
- Victimhood & Coalition Building:
- Gabriel posits that Islamists have successfully played the “victim card” to forge emotional alliances with leftist groups, describing this as “the strong emotional drive that will equate to sexual attraction between the left and the Islamist” [16:47].
- State vs. Federal Action:
- She discusses state-level efforts (Texas, Florida, Arizona) to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group in the absence of a sweeping federal move, expressing faith in Trump’s strategic patience [09:57].
4. Geopolitical Context and Consequences
- Iran’s Role:
- A potential collapse of Iran’s regime is described as a blow to radical Islamists regionally, but Gabriel draws a distinction: Muslim Brotherhood (Sunni) vs. Iranian regime (Shia) [24:58].
- She forecasts a Middle East peace realignment if Iran falls, but asserts the Muslim Brotherhood’s global, decentralized nature means the threat persists [24:58].
- Foreign Influence in Academia:
- Host and guest discuss Qatar’s and Saudi Arabia’s massive funding of American universities, shaping curricula and academics to be “anti-Israel, anti-America” [27:24, 28:04].
- Qatar is called the new “shiny ball,” with Gabriel asserting this is an old game previously played by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and others [28:04].
5. The State of the West: US, Europe, and Canada
- US Resilience and Risks:
- Gabriel is cautiously optimistic due to Trump’s presidency but warns lasting change requires at least eight years of strong Republican leadership [30:56].
- The US is at risk of the same fate as Europe without continued political vigilance [30:56].
- Europe: “Stage Four Cancer”:
- Western Europe is described as terminally damaged by mass immigration, ideological denial, and appeasement, referencing thinkers who warned but weren’t heeded [30:56].
- On Canada:
- Canada is characterized as having no real free speech and faces similar challenges to Europe [30:56].
6. Activism vs. Entertainment—Mobilizing Conservatives
- Activism Call-to-Action:
- Gabriel criticizes conservative tendencies to favor entertainment (conferences, media) over grassroots engagement [43:26].
- She urges listeners to join or start ACT for America chapters as a model for real community organizing (“Education by itself is not sufficient. Education must be coupled with action.”) [43:26].
- Notable Program Mention:
- ACT for America purportedly started 157 new chapters in 36 states in just five weeks [30:56].
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On coalition tactics:
- “Part of their plan is how to work with the left in order to impact policy not just in the United States, but worldwide.” – Brigitte Gabriel [13:25]
- On the alliance’s internal contradictions:
- “Queers for Palestine is very different than Palestine for queers.” – Dave Rubin [18:48]
- On victimhood:
- “The victimhood is the strong emotional drive that will equate to sexual attraction between the left and the Islamist.” – Brigitte Gabriel [16:47]
- On historical comparison:
- “Once the Islamists won and they became the majority, they killed the lefties just as much...You already served your purpose.” – Brigitte Gabriel [20:45]
- On American prospects:
- “We have to fight tooth and nail leading up to the next midterm. Failure is not an option...We need to save our country if we do not want to be going down the path of Europe.” – Brigitte Gabriel [30:56]
- On activism:
- “I named the organization act for America. Not think about America. Not Hope for America. Not wish for America, Not Pray for America, but act for America.” – Brigitte Gabriel [43:26]
Important Timestamps
- Muslim Brotherhood plan introduction in the U.S., Holy Land Foundation trial: [00:00, 06:38]
- Dave Rubin’s intro and guest background: [01:55]
- Details on infiltration, specific organizations: [06:38]
- State-level legal action vs. federal approach: [09:57]
- The ‘leftist-Islamist’ coalition and electoral impact: [13:25]
- Victimhood & emotional strategy: [16:47]
- Comparisons to Lebanon, Iran, and the West: [19:29–24:58]
- Foreign money in academia: [27:24–28:04]
- Dire predictions for Europe/Canada and action steps: [30:56–35:08]
- New York City’s Muslim mayor and future predictions: [35:08]
- Minnesota chaos, progressive coalitions, Democrat party future: [36:53–41:42]
- Call for conservative community activism: [43:26]
Summary
The episode centers on Brigitte Gabriel’s assertion that the Muslim Brotherhood has a clearly articulated, decades-old plan to undermine the West—primarily the United States—through long-term influence campaigns and strategic alliances with progressive groups. She draws direct lines between Islamic movements’ modus operandi in the Middle East and similar patterns developing in Western democracies. Gabriel warns that progressive groups allying with Islamists will ultimately be targeted once power balances shift—pointing to Lebanon and Iran as cautionary tales.
Gabriel and Rubin agree that the broader West, especially Europe, is in a dire state, and that America risks following suit without sustained conservative activism. Gabriel is bullish on the potential for American resilience if the political momentum established under Trump continues, emphasizing the need for real-world grassroots organizing rather than passive media consumption.
She calls for immediate, collective action—organizing, electoral participation, and persistent vigilance—if the tradition of Western values, freedom, and national identity are to be preserved.