Asked repeatedly about Iran, newly elected NJ Democrat Adam Hamawy dodges question on whether it’s an adversary
Questions on CNN
Hamawy appeared Tuesday on CNN’s The Situation Room with co-host Pamela Brown. She repeatedly asked whether he regarded Iran as a U.S. adversary and Israel as a U.S. ally.
The questions came amid Hamawy’s demand that the United States withdraw all military funding from Israel following the war with Iran. He did not give a direct yes-or-no answer about Iran’s status.
Hamawy calls for diplomacy
Hamawy said the United States had pushed Iran into a fight and asked whether that approach was helping either side. He added that the two countries needed to step back and consider the consequences. He also said the United States had used the phrase “Death to Iran” for decades, and argued that diplomacy was needed.
Election and scrutiny
Hamawy won election last week to represent New Jersey in Congress. The article says he has previously faced scrutiny over ties to a group linked to al Qaeda.
The interview focused on his positions toward Iran and Israel as he presses for an end to U.S. military funding for Israel.
Key points
- Adam Hamawy appeared Tuesday on CNN’s The Situation Room.
- Pamela Brown repeatedly asked whether he considers Iran a U.S. adversary.
- Hamawy called for diplomacy but did not directly answer the adversary question.
- He is seeking to end U.S. military funding to Israel.