Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is the choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel in the incoming Trump administration, President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday.
“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel,” Trump said in a social media post.
“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years. He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!”
DES MOINES, IA – JANUARY 28: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) and rival candidate Mike Huckabee shake hands during the rally for veterans at Drake University on January 28, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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