U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee drew laughs at the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem after joking that he checked Donald Trump’s social media before taking the stage to make sure he had not been fired overnight. Huckabee quipped that Trump is known for making personnel announcements through social media, while also addressing concerns about U.S.-Israel ties amid regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts. The U.S. Embassy later clarified that the remarks were intended as humor.
