Trump Picks Huckabee for Ambassador to Israel Role as He Builds Inner Circle
Key Points
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been nominated as the United States ambassador to Israel.
- The nomination follows a series of high-profile appointments as Trump consolidates his inner circle.
- Sanders is a trusted confidante of Trump and has served as his press secretary since 2017.
Trump Builds Inner Circle with Key Appointments
President Trump has made significant progress in assembling his inner circle with the nomination of Sarah Huckabee Sanders as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
The nomination, which must be confirmed by the Senate, is the latest in a series of high-profile appointments Trump has made since taking office.
In recent weeks, Trump has also nominated Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, John Bolton as national security adviser, and Gina Haspel as CIA director.
Sanders a Trusted Confidante of Trump
Sanders has been a close confidante of Trump since the 2016 presidential campaign.
She served as his press secretary during the campaign and has continued in that role since Trump took office.
Sanders is known for her loyalty to Trump and her aggressive defense of his policies.
Nomination Expected to Be Controversial
The nomination of Sanders is likely to be controversial.
Critics have questioned her qualifications for the ambassadorship, given her lack of diplomatic experience.
Additionally, Sanders's outspoken support for Trump's policies has raised concerns among some observers.
Confirmation Vote Expected to Be Close
The Senate confirmation vote on Sanders's nomination is expected to be close.
Republicans hold a slim majority in the Senate, and it is unclear whether all Republicans will support Sanders's nomination.
If Sanders is confirmed, she will become the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to Israel since Madeleine Albright in the 1990s.
