New Jersey Candidate Testified for the ‘Blind Sheik’ in WTC Bombing Case
A New Jersey congressional candidate, Adam Hamawy, has a controversial past linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind, Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman. Hamawy testified on behalf of Abdel-Rahman during his trial, revealing his attendance at events where jihad was discussed. His candidacy has raised concerns due to endorsements from figures and organizations associated with anti-Israel sentiments.
- ▪Adam Hamawy is a congressional candidate in New Jersey with ties to Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, the mastermind of the 1993 WTC bombing.
- ▪Hamawy testified at Abdel-Rahman's trial, where he acknowledged hearing discussions about jihad against the enemies of Islam.
- ▪He has received endorsements from Rep. Ilhan Omar and various anti-Israel organizations.
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New Jersey Candidate Testified for the ‘Blind Sheik’ in WTC Bombing Case Catherine Salgado | 10:05 AM on May 24, 2026 AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty A New Jersey congressional candidate who has Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) endorsement had a long-term connection to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind and testified on his behalf at his trial. It is profoundly alarming how many Democrat candidates are either openly in favor of Islamic terrorism or directly tied to it. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Adam Hamawy wants to be a congressional representative for the state of New Jersey.
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