Hamadeh Crowned a “Rising Star” in the Landscape of American Politics

By Matthew Holloway |

Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has officially taken his seat alongside other freshmen in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to his swearing-in, he was highlighted as a notable “rising star” in American politics, anticipated to gain prominence in 2025.

A Fox News report released on the final day of 2024 recognized Hamadeh alongside fellow Republicans such as Vice President-elect JD Vance and Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida. Democrats, including Governors Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro, also made the list. This recognition underscores Hamadeh’s potential influence in upcoming political landscapes.

The 33-year-old congressman, who is the son of Syrian immigrants and a retired Army Reserve Captain, previously faced a close defeat in the 2022 Arizona Attorney General race. His loss by just 280 votes was shrouded in contention, raising questions about disenfranchisement and electoral mismanagement.

Hamadeh’s political journey saw a significant turnaround when he triumphed in a competitive eight-way primary for the District 8 Congressional seat. He received an unprecedented double-endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who also backed runner-up Blake Masters.

Ultimately, Hamadeh outpaced his fellow Arizona GOP candidates and won decisively against Democrat Gregory Whitten in the November General Election.

Following his swearing-in, Hamadeh expressed gratitude for his committee assignments. “I am honored to serve on the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees—two assignments I intentionally sought because our veterans and military deserve leaders who will fight for them,” he stated to Fox News Digital.

He emphasized his commitment to prioritize veterans’ issues, marking this moment as one of fulfilling his campaign promises. “This is a ‘promises made, promises kept’ moment as I lead the charge to honor our military leaders,” he asserted. “Serving those who served us is not just my duty—it’s a privilege.”

Matthew Holloway is a reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com.