Democrats in New Jersey Give Primary Win to Candidate With Ties to Al-Qaeda – In District That’s Final Resting Place for the Man Who Said ‘Let’s Roll’ on 9/11 Adam Hamawy, a former combat surgeon with ties to Al-Qaeda, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Hamawy previously volunteered with a group linked to Al-Qaeda and had a relationship with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, convicted in relation to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. His candidacy has drawn criticism due to these connections, especially in a district where Todd Beamer, a hero of the 9/11 attacks, is buried.

• Adam Hamawy, a candidate with Al-Qaeda ties, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
• Hamawy is a former combat surgeon who volunteered with an Al-Qaeda-linked group in Bosnia.
• He had a years-long relationship with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, convicted for his role in plots including the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
• Hamawy was endorsed by ‘Squad’ members and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
• The district is the final resting place of Todd Beamer, a passenger on Flight 93 who died during the 9/11 attacks.
• Hamawy is considered the prohibitive frontrunner for the general election.