Adam Hisham Hamawy
Coverage of Adam Hisham Hamawy in the Nexus archive.
- Son of 1993 WTC bombing victim calls NJ Democrat primary winner 'disappointing' over terror ties
Michael Macko, son of a 1993 World Trade Center bombing victim, criticized the New Jersey primary winner Adam Hamawy for his association with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, who was linked to the bombing. Macko expressed disappointment over Hamawy's victory, citing his ties to the terror leader.
- Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
A plastic surgeon who testified in a terrorism case involving a cleric linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing won a Democratic primary in New Jersey. The candidate faced scrutiny over past associations with the convicted cleric and a now-shuttered al Qaeda-linked group, but secured support from progressive figures and a pro-Palestinian super PAC.
- Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
A pro-Palestinian plastic surgeon who testified in a terrorism case involving a cleric convicted of inciting the 1993 World Trade Center bombing won a Democratic primary in New Jersey. The candidate faced scrutiny for past associations with the cleric and a now-shuttered al Qaeda-linked group, but secured support from progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire
Dr. Adam Hisham Hamawy, a Democratic frontrunner for a House seat, faced criticism for his past association with convicted terrorist Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman. Hamawy testified as a defense witness in Abdel-Rahman's trial and accompanied him to mosques and events. The connection has drawn fire from Republicans, who question Hamawy's judgment.
- House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire
Dr. Adam Hisham Hamawy, a House Dem frontrunner, faces questions about his past association with convicted terrorist Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman. Hamawy was a defense witness for Abdel-Rahman in his seditious conspiracy trial and had accompanied him to mosques and events. This connection has drawn criticism from GOP officials.