Mike Huckabee, Donald Trump's Bad Hombre for Israel

Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor and one-time Republican presidential candidate, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. The nomination has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Huckabee's strong support for Israel and others criticizing his past statements on Muslims and other minority groups.

Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and has said that he believes the U.S. should move its embassy to Jerusalem. He has also been critical of the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran, which he says will make Israel less safe.

However, Huckabee has also made some controversial statements in the past. In 2015, he said that Muslims should not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military and that Islam is a "cult of death." He has also said that transgender people are "not normal" and that they should not be allowed to use public restrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

These comments have led some to question whether Huckabee is fit to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Critics say that his past statements show that he is bigoted and intolerant and that he would not be a good representative of the United States.

However, supporters of Huckabee say that his past statements have been taken out of context and that he is a fair and compassionate person who would be a strong advocate for Israel. They say that his support for Israel is unwavering and that he would work to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.

The nomination of Huckabee is likely to be a contentious one. The Senate must approve the nomination before Huckabee can take office. It is unclear whether Huckabee will be able to get the necessary votes in the Senate, given his past statements.

The nomination of Huckabee has also been met with some criticism from within the Jewish community. Some Jewish groups have said that Huckabee's past statements are offensive and that he should not be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

It remains to be seen whether Huckabee will be able to overcome the controversy surrounding his nomination and become the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. However, the nomination is sure to spark a debate about the role of religion in American foreign policy and the importance of tolerance and respect.