Trump picks pro-settlement ex-governor for key Israel diplomatic role
Former Arkansas leader **Mike Huckabee** gets top diplomatic nod from Trump for Israel position. Long-time Israel supporter brings evangelical background to potential ambassador role
Donald Trump picked long-time ally and ex-Arkansas leader Mike Huckabee as next US ambassador to Israel on tuesday (a role thats getting extra attention due to middle-east situation)
The 69-year old evangelical Christian brings strong pro-Israel views to the table — he backs Israeli settlements in west bank areas which most countries see as not-legal. His pick shows Trumps clear direction in middle-east policy making
He loves Israel‚ and the people of Israel‚ and likewise‚ the people of Israel love him; Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!
Huckabee took aim at current administration about 8 months ago: speaking to News Nation he questioned how anyone pro-Israel could support Biden‚ pointing to what he saw as soft stance towards hamas
The politically-connected Huckabee led Arkansas for over a decade back in late-90s and early-2000s; tried twice to get republican presidential nomination (but didnt succeed). His daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders — now running Arkansas herself — worked as Trumps press-chief some years back
