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Democrat Fatima Iqbal-Zubair Faces Scrutiny Over RTX Ties

3/3/2026

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Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, a Democrat running for California's 65th Assembly District, faces scrutiny for not disclosing her husband Fazlul Zubair's income on financial forms and for her ties to RTX Corporation.
RTX Corporation is a major defense contractor involved in recent military actions, including the use of Tomahawk missiles in Iran.
RTX has been linked to environmental violations.
RTX's profits have surged amid ongoing conflicts, raising questions about Iqbal-Zubair's campaign integrity.

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Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, a Democrat running for California's 65th Assembly District, faces scrutiny for not disclosing her husband Fazlul Zubair's income on financial forms and for her ties to RTX Corporation.
RTX Corporation is a major defense contractor involved in recent military actions, including the use of Tomahawk missiles in Iran.
RTX has been linked to environmental violations.
RTX's profits have surged amid ongoing conflicts, raising questions about Iqbal-Zubair's campaign integrity.