Republicans Denounce New Jersey Democratic Nominee Over Ties to Militant Islamist
Republicans are denouncing progressive Democrat Adam Hamawy over previous ties to a militant Islamist known as the “Blind Sheikh.”
TL;DR
- Republicans are denouncing Democratic nominee Adam Hamawy over past ties to "Blind Sheikh" Omar Abdel-Rahman.
- Abdel-Rahman was the founder of al Jama’a al Islamiyya and convicted for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
- Hamawy testified for the defense during Abdel-Rahman's trial, mentioning a 1991 trip with the cleric.
- Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) called for an investigation into Hamawy's ties, stating they raise significant, unaddressed concerns.
- Hamawy won his primary and is expected to win the general election in New Jersey's 12th District.