Poll Leader or Problem? Leading Candidate in NJ Congressional Race Haunted by Ties to Blind Sheik
Adam Hamawy is currently leading the polls in New Jersey's 12th District congressional race. However, his past associations with terrorist figures, including the Blind Sheik, have raised concerns about his candidacy. Hamawy's involvement with a group linked to Al-Qaida during his time in Bosnia further complicates his political aspirations.
- ▪Adam Hamawy is a board-certified plastic surgeon and former U.S. Army Lt. Colonel.
- ▪He has faced scrutiny for his past relationship with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, the Blind Sheik.
- ▪Hamawy volunteered with the Benevolence International Foundation, which was later identified as an Al-Qaida front.
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Poll Leader or Problem? Leading Candidate in NJ Congressional Race Haunted by Ties to Blind Sheik By Bob Hoge | 1:32 PM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Amr Nabil Democrat Adam Hamawy is leading the polls and the fundraising battle in his run for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District. He is a board‑certified plastic surgeon and is a former Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, where he was a combat trauma surgeon.
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