Source: Fox News
Summary
Dr. Adam Hisham Hamawy, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey, has faced criticism for his ties to Omar Abdel-Rahman, the mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., has called for a “full investigation” into Hamawy’s connections to Abdel-Rahman, citing concerns about national security. Hamawy has denied wrongdoing and blamed Islamophobia for the criticism.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Rep. Michael Lawler calls for an investigation into Dr. Adam Hisham Hamawy’s ties to Omar Abdel-Rahman.
Hamawy’s past as a defense witness for Abdel-Rahman and his involvement with a organization linked to terrorism raises concerns about his fitness to serve in Congress.
Lawler’s district has a sizable Orthodox Jewish population, and he has been a defender of Israel and the Jewish people.
The investigation will likely focus on Hamawy’s associations with terrorist organizations and leaders who have attacked America.
Hamawy’s past statements and actions are being scrutinized, including his testimony in Abdel-Rahman’s trial and his greeting of the cleric with the Muslim greeting of Salaam Alaykum.
Author: Evan Null
