The nomination of Huckabee was announced Tuesday night in a statement from Trump’s office. The 69-year-old former governor of Arkansas has also been a well-known presenter on the news channel Fox News, and is a former Baptist pastor.
Mike Huckabee has been an outspoken defender of Israel. The upcoming appointment is seen in the context of Trump’s promise of an American Israel policy that is more in line with Israel’s interests as they face a war against Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah.
– Mike loves Israel, the people in Israel and vice versa: The people in Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to create peace in the Middle East, says Trump in a statement.
Lars West Johnson: Trump can assume the role of an almost omnipotent leader (+)
Read also: Thinks Trump is best for the country: – Drill, baby, drill (+)
Read also: He fears a “contagion effect” if Trump gets his way in Ukraine