Trump Makes Another Strong Move: Huckabee Confirmed as Israel Ambassador
The Trump Administration continues to make strong moves to support its allies after a disastrous four years spent under the Biden-Harris administration. This, apparently, has sent the NY Times into fits of despair.
Huckabee is, of course, a brilliant choice for the role. If anything, the NYT’s conniptions are one of the main indicators of how brilliant; after all, nearly everything the Times does like turns out to be a pile of crap.
(For the record, NYT supports crime, street protests, violence, war, a bad economy, corruption, men in women’s sports, lies, and anything else that is batshit crazy.)
So let’s take a look at who Huckabee is…
The Facts the Times Begrudgingly Admits
Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, Republican presidential contender and Baptist minister, was confirmed as ambassador to Israel by a vote of 53 to 46 on Wednesday, with senators largely divided along party lines.
President Trump announced Mr. Huckabee as his nominee for the role shortly after the election in November. “He loves Israel and the people of Israel,” the president-elect said, “and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East.”
The Times can’t help but immediately note that the nomination “prompted an outcry from some Democrats and others on the left” – as if that’s somehow a surprise or a negative. When exactly was the last time leftists didn’t have an “outcry” about a Trump appointment?
Huckabee’s Deep Connection to Israel
At his nomination hearing, Huckabee said that his first trip to Israel was in 1973 and that he had been moved by the experience. Unlike many politicians who suddenly discover their “love” for Israel when it becomes politically expedient, Huckabee has been leading trips to Israel since 1981 and has taken about 10,000 people there, visiting approximately 100 times himself.
His support for Israel is rooted in his belief that God made a covenant with the Jews in the Old Testament. This theological understanding gives him a depth of commitment to Israel that goes far beyond political expediency.
The Truth About Palestinians
Leftists are outraged that in 2008, Huckabee stated “there is no such thing as a Palestinian,” describing the identity as “a political tool to try and force land away from Israel.” But historical facts support this view – the distinct “Palestinian” identity is a relatively recent political construction, not an ancient ethnic group. Before Israel’s founding, the term “Palestinian” was actually more commonly associated with Jews living in the region.
Huckabee correctly rejects the misleading term “occupied” when referring to the West Bank, instead using the biblical name “Judea and Samaria,” which acknowledges the historical Jewish connection to this land.
The Left’s Predictable Meltdown
The Times predictably highlights that “More than 65 leftist, faith-based and human rights organizations urged senators to reject the selection of Mr. Huckabee.” Notice how they lump these groups together as if they represent mainstream opinion rather than the far-left fringe.
Meanwhile, organizations like the Zionist Organization of America strongly support Huckabee’s appointment. But the Times gives this only passing mention while dwelling on opposition.
The Right Man for the Job
The State Department correctly noted that Huckabee is “a prominent politician, commentator, author, and public speaker” with a significant track record in public service and in the culture.
As Arkansas governor from 1996 until 2007, he “left a legacy of tax cuts, job creation, the reconstruction of his state’s road system, K-16 education reform, and a nationally heralded and duplicated health initiative that focused on prevention.”
He finished second in the Republican nominating contest in 2008 and has maintained strong popularity with conservatives through his television work and public speaking.
Bottom Line
Trump’s appointment of Mike Huckabee represents exactly what America needs – a staunch, principled ally of Israel who won’t bow to pressure from the anti-Israel lobby or apologize for supporting America’s closest Middle Eastern ally. The hysterical reaction from the left, as amplified by the New York Times, merely confirms that this is the right choice.
After four years of the Biden-Harris administration’s weakness and mixed signals toward Israel, this appointment sends a clear message: America stands firmly with Israel once again.