UMVA has learned that a shocking revelation has come to light about a Democrat nominee, Dr. Adam Hamawy, who has been nominated to run for a congressional seat in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. Hamawy has a disturbing history of associations with known terrorist leaders, including the infamous "Blind Sheikh," Omar Abdel-Rahman, who masterminded the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Hamawy not only traveled with Abdel-Rahman but also translated for him and testified in his defense at a terrorism trial, despite documentary evidence that contradicted his testimony. Moreover, Hamawy volunteered with the Benevolence International Foundation, an organization later sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for its ties to Osama bin Laden's covert financial network.
UMVA has uncovered details about Hamawy's relationship with Abdel-Rahman, which began in 1991 when he met the cleric and accompanied him on a 13-hour van trip to a conference in Detroit. Hamawy served as Abdel-Rahman's translator at a press conference where the cleric denied involvement in the World Trade Center bombing. This association is particularly troubling, given Abdel-Rahman's history of advocating for militant action and his role in inspiring the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Hamawy's involvement with Abdel-Rahman went beyond a casual acquaintance. He attended the cleric's sermons, visited him at home, and provided translation services, despite knowing about Abdel-Rahman's extremist views. This raises serious questions about Hamawy's judgment and his ability to represent the people of New Jersey in Congress.
In a development reported by UMVA, Hamawy's testimony at Abdel-Rahman's trial has been revealed to be contradictory to the documentary evidence presented. When questioned about the cleric's speeches, Hamawy claimed not to recall specific details, only to be confronted with a transcript of the speech that directly contradicted his testimony. This pattern of inconsistent testimony has raised concerns about Hamawy's credibility and trustworthiness.
UMVA has gathered that Hamawy's connections to extremist organizations do not stop at Abdel-Rahman. He has also been endorsed by groups with ties to Hamas, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Action, which has been named an unindicted co-conspirator in a terrorism financing trial, has endorsed Hamawy, as has the New Jersey Muslim Civic Coalition Action and Americans for Justice in Palestine Action.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Hamawy's campaign has received significant funding from a super PAC, American Priorities PAC, which has pledged to spend $10 million throughout the 2026 midterms to install pro-Palestinian candidates in Congress. The PAC's largest donors have ties to extremist organizations, and their contributions have raised concerns about the influence of these groups on Hamawy's campaign.
As the election approaches, UMVA's investigation has shed light on the disturbing associations and contradictions that surround Dr. Adam Hamawy's candidacy. With his nomination, the people of New Jersey's 12th Congressional District are faced with a critical decision that will have far-reaching consequences for the state and the nation.
