(JNS) — New York Republicans selected Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born, Orthodox Jew and Israel Defense Forces veteran, on Thursday to run for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. It was also revealed that Santos had fabricated his backstory, including his supposed Jewish heritage. She served in the IDF as a paratrooper before moving to the United States with her husband and becoming a U.S. citizen. The New York 3rd district special election holds national significance, given how narrowly Republicans control the House. Following the expulsion of Santos, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)

Source: Ethiopian News January 04, 2024 15:49 UTC