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Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Huckabee, 69, a Baptist minister, served as Arkansas governor from 1996 to 2007. He was also a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination in both 2008 and 2016. Midway through the 2016 Republican primary season, Huckabee withdrew from the race and wholeheartedly endorsed then-candidate Donald Trump, and has been a staunch supporter ever since.
Just days after his Election Day victory in November, Trump announced his nomination of Huckabee to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Huckabee was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in a 53-46 vote, with only one Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) joining Republicans to support him.
Huckabee’s daughter, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, worked in the first Trump administration, and served as Trump’s White House Press Secretary. She is now the Governor of Arkansas, following in her father’s footsteps.
Gov. Sanders paid tribute to her father, writing, “The most important lesson my dad @GovMikeHuckabee ever taught me is to be who God created me to be. I could not be any more proud of my dad for returning to public service as Ambassador to Israel, and fulfilling the purpose God has for him.”
The most important lesson my dad @GovMikeHuckabee ever taught me is to be who God created me to be. I could not be any more proud of my dad for returning to public service as Ambassador to Israel, and fulfilling the purpose God has for him.
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) April 9, 2025
President Trump signed Huckabee’s commission as Ambassador in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon:
President Trump on the confirmation of Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel:
“He’s going to be fantastic. He’s going to bring home the bacon, even though bacon isn’t too big in Israel. I had to clear that up. Congratulations to Mike Huckabee.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/1vS3b0QIDA
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) April 9, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released the following statement: “Congratulations to my dear friend @GovMikeHuckabee upon being confirmed as the next ambassador of the United States to Israel. This is a great day for the Israeli – American alliance.”
Huckabee responded, “Thank you @IsraeliPM and I look forward to working with you as we pray for the “Peace of Jerusalem!””
Thank you @IsraeliPM and I look forward to working with you as we pray for the “Peace of Jerusalem!” https://t.co/M610ow7sXX
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) April 9, 2025
Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) wrote, “I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador to such a critical ally and partner. He has been a lifelong advocate and supporter of Israel who is uniquely suited for this role. As our ambassador, he will work alongside @POTUS and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to advance our shared values and security interests. I congratulate @GovMikeHuckabee and his entire family, and wish them well as he begins this new chapter of service to our country.”
I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador to such a critical ally and partner. He has been a lifelong advocate and supporter of Israel who is uniquely suited for this role. As our ambassador, he… https://t.co/huKprQ2m6H
— Senator John Boozman (@JohnBoozman) April 9, 2025
Below is a key moment from Huckabee’s confirmation hearing.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel nominee Mike Huckabee: “If I’m confirmed I will be absolutely clear to carry the president’s policies. They have been clear that Hamas will have no future in Gaza.” pic.twitter.com/ZMiSs6rKT7
— CSPAN (@cspan) March 25, 2025
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