Republican Rep. Michael Lawler announced he will seek a full congressional investigation of Democratic primary winner Adam Hamawy over alleged ties to Omar Abdel-Rahman, known as the "Blind Sheikh," who was convicted in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Hamawy won a Democratic primary contest, with backing from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The specific nature of the alleged connections between Hamawy and Abdel-Rahman has not been detailed in available reports.

Omar Abdel-Rahman was an Egyptian cleric who was convicted in 1995 for his role in a conspiracy that included the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. He was sentenced to life in prison and died in federal custody in 2017.

Lawler's call for an investigation represents the latest development in what appears to be escalating political tensions following the primary results. The congressman has not provided specific evidence supporting his claims about the connections he alleges.

The investigation request comes amid broader political discourse in New York congressional races, where national political figures and issues continue to influence local contests.