Mike Huckabee: From Governor to Ambassador

Donald Trump plans to nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, a strong advocate for Israel and its settlements, has criticized President Biden's stance on Israel. Huckabee has served as governor and attempted presidential runs in 2008 and 2016.

In a significant international decision, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he intends to nominate Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Huckabee is known for his evangelical Christian beliefs and fervent support for Israel, including its contentious settlements in the West Bank, which are widely deemed illegal by the international community. Trump praised Huckabee's dedication to the Israeli cause, expressing optimism about his potential to foster peace in the Middle East.

At 69, Huckabee has openly criticized President Joe Biden's administration for their handling of the Gaza conflict and its apparent concessions to Hamas. A former two-time Republican presidential hopeful, Huckabee's political legacy includes his daughter, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who now serves as Arkansas governor following her role as Trump's White House press secretary.

(With inputs from agencies.)