Mike Huckabee on the US-Israel Alliance and Standing 'Arm-in-Arm'

The Trump Administration's Stance on Israel

• 🇺🇸 During President Trump's first term, the US demonstrated unprecedented support for Israel, weakening enemies while avoiding war.
• 🏛️ Key actions included moving the embassy to Jerusalem, acknowledging Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and negotiating the Abraham Accords.
• 🚫 The administration also withdrew from the JCPOA and implemented maximum pressure on Iran, leading to Iran's financial strain.

Shift in US Policy Under the Biden Administration

• 📉 The Biden administration reversed Trump's policies by waving sanctions on Iran, which is seen as having emboldened Hamas and Iran.
• ⚠️ This shift is linked to the events leading up to the October 7th, 2023 attacks.

Importance of US-Israel Alliance

• 🤝 Ambassador nominee Mike Huckabee emphasizes the critical need for the United States to stand "arm-in-arm" with Israel, showing no daylight between the allies.
• 🗣️ He highlights President Trump's clarity and commitment to doing what he said he would do, even when facing global opposition.

Commitment to Supporting Israel and the Jewish People

• 💖 Huckabee expresses his honor in being nominated to serve and his commitment to standing with Israel and the Jewish people.
• 🌍 He acknowledges the long history of enemies faced by the Jewish people, including on university campuses, and pledges solidarity.
• 🙏 As a Christian, he assures Jewish friends that they will "never go through what you've gone through alone."