5 things to know about new US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Friday, April 11, 2025

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee moderates a roundtable discussion with Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center on Oct. 29, 2024, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The U.S. Senate voted 53-46 to confirm Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, an appointment celebrated by prominent Evangelical conservatives.

Except Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., all Democrats voted against Huckabee’s confirmation. All other votes in favor of Huckabee came from Republicans.

Before taking on this new diplomatic role, Huckabee served as a pastor, amassed a lengthy career in state and presidential politics and became a television personality.

Here are five things to know about Mike Huckabee.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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