He Defended a Terrorist. Will Democrats Embrace Him?
The Free Press • • nation
Key Points:
- Adam Hamawy, who testified as a defense witness for Omar Abdel-Rahman (the Blind Sheikh) during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing trial, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district.
- Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and retired Army doctor, is expected to easily win the general election in this safely Democratic district.
- He was never charged or convicted of any terrorism-related offenses and has a distinguished military medical career, including saving Senator Tammy Duckworth’s life.
- Republicans are scrutinizing Hamawy’s past association with the Blind Sheikh, questioning his suitability for Congress and challenging the Democratic Party’s inclusiveness.
- Democratic leaders now face a decision on whether Hamawy’s past connections cross a political red line amid growing controversy.