Republicans denounce New Jersey Democratic nominee over ties to militant Islamist
Republicans are criticizing Adam Hamawy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 12th District, due to his past association with militant Islamist Omar Abdel-Rahman. Hamawy, who won his primary and is expected to win the general election, has faced scrutiny for his testimony during Abdel-Rahman's trial. His campaign has defended him, stating he has condemned violence and had no contact with Abdel-Rahman after his arrest.
- ▪Adam Hamawy is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 12th District.
- ▪He has faced criticism for his past ties to militant Islamist Omar Abdel-Rahman.
- ▪Hamawy's campaign claims he has condemned violence and had no contact with Abdel-Rahman after his arrest.
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Republicans are denouncing progressive Democrat Adam Hamawy over previous ties to a militant Islamist known as the “Blind Sheikh.” Hamawy, who won his primary race for New Jersey’s deep-blue 12th District on Tuesday night and is virtually guaranteed to win in November’s general election, drew attention during his campaign after his past association with Omar Abdel-Rahman resurfaced. Recommended Stories Texas elections chief steps down ahead of midterm elections How California’s vulnerable Republican redistricting victims have fared in their primaries Trump suffers defeat as four House Republicans back removing US from hostilities with Iran Abdel-Rahman was the founder and spiritual leader of al Jama’a al Islamiyya, an Islamist terrorist group involved in political violence against the…
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