U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee addressed concerns over skepticism toward the U.S.-Israel relationship. He identified this skepticism as stemming from what he describes as a ‘biblical ignorance’ and a misunderstanding of the ‘America First’ movement.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Huckabee emphasized that being ‘America First’ should not mean disregarding allies. He stressed that support for Israel aligns with U.S. interests and shared religious values among Christians.

“When I look at the things on the right, what I see is that there’s biblical ignorance,” Huckabee stated, referring to misconceptions about the biblical promises to the Jewish people. “If God broke his promise to the Jews, then what makes me, as a Christian, think that he won’t break his promise to me?”

Huckabee’s insights are shaped by his experiences as both a former governor of Arkansas and an ordained Baptist minister. He rejected the notion that Israel is unwelcoming to Christians, sharing his personal experiences of freely worshipping there.

He acknowledged the rising skepticism and hostility toward Israel among some right-wing media and personalities. Huckabee attributed this, in part, to a misinterpretation of the ‘America First’ ideology as isolationist.

“There’s another thing on the right that I’m concerned about,” Huckabee said. “People who say, ‘Look, I’m an America First person,’ I say ‘I am too.’ I was MAGA before anybody knew what MAGA was. America First has never meant America only.”

Huckabee highlighted the importance of U.S. interests extending beyond national borders, especially concerning global threats. He identified Iran and its proxies as ongoing threats that necessitate a global perspective.

In his view, ignoring these threats contradicts the ‘America First’ philosophy; protecting national interests requires engagement beyond U.S. borders. Huckabee concluded by emphasizing the longstanding threats from Iran, urging vigilance and proactive responses.