Mike Huckabee began his confirmation hearings to become Donald Trump’s ambassador to Israel this week. He has a long history of close association with the Christian Zionist movement and its degradation of Palestinian lives.
Their conversation comes amid a growing trend of antisemitism being invoked, not to protect Jewish communities, but to suppress political dissent—particularly around support for Palestinian rights.
Donald Trump’s political rise has been deeply intertwined with evangelical Christianity, transforming his presidency into more than just a political project—it has become a spiritual crusade for his most devoted followers.