LI Republican Candidate Mazi Pilip Asserts Stance on Trump, Pledges Allegiance to the Law

Edited by: TJVNews.com

As the special election for New York’s Third Congressional District looms, Republican candidate Mazi Pilip has stirred the political landscape by voicing her stance on former President Donald Trump. As was reported by the New York Post,  Pilip, locked in a closely contested race with Democratic contender Tom Suozzi, addressed the issue during a PIX11 candidate forum on Tuesday, highlighting her commitment to the rule of law.

During the forum, Pilip, an Ethiopia-born Nassau County legislator and former paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces, boldly declared that she would not support Donald Trump if he were convicted of a crime before Election Day, according to the report in the Post. “Nobody is above the law,” she asserted, emphasizing the principle that even a former president should be held accountable if found guilty in a court of law.

Trump, currently facing a staggering 91 charges across four criminal cases, could potentially face a maximum sentence of 712 years and six months if convicted on all counts. The report in the Post said that Pilip acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations but noted that as of now, Trump has not been convicted. She maintained that she would only withdraw her support if a conviction were to materialize before the November elections.

Pilip’s nuanced position reflects her commitment to the legal process while also acknowledging Trump’s accomplishments during his presidency. The Post reported that she commended Trump as a “great president” and praised his achievements in improving the economy, facilitating peace processes in the Middle East, and maintaining a robust stance on the international stage. Pilip expressed her willingness to collaborate with Trump if he were to secure the presidency once again.

The race in New York’s Third Congressional District is currently neck-and-neck, with former congressman Tom Suozzi holding a slight lead, backed by 45% of registered voters compared to Pilip’s 42%, according to a recent Emerson College/PIX11 survey, the Post report said. The special election is scheduled for February 13, with early voting beginning on February 3.

As the political landscape evolves, Mazi Pilip’s stance adds a layer of complexity to the upcoming election, underscoring the delicate balance between political allegiance and the unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The voters in the Nassau County and the eastern Queens-based district will ultimately decide the outcome of this closely watched special election, shaping the representation of their community in Congress.