Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel
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A recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee at Ben Gurion airport in Israel revealed a growing divide within the Republican party regarding US-Israel relations. Carlson questioned Huckabee's commitment to US interests, suggesting he prioritized Israel's. Huckabee, a Christian Zionist, defended US aid to Israel and asserted Israel's biblical right to the territory. The interview highlights a disconnect between the Trump administration's pro-Israel stance and rising American discontent, including within the Republican party. The discussion occurred amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict and increasing Israeli control in the West Bank. It also comes as Trump threatens strikes on Iran, a prospect opposed by Carlson but seemingly supported by Huckabee.
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AI-ExtractedIt would be fine if they [Israel] took it all.
Only around 20% of Americans, according to polling, support a war with Iran.
Huckabee believes that Israel has a biblical right to the territory that its government and settlers claim.
Rising American discontent with Israel is measured by polling of Americans across a variety of demographics.
Parts of the Maga right may be souring on Israel.
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