On July 16, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made headlines with his surprising attendance at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, intensifying the Trump administration's visible endorsement of the embattled leader facing serious legal challenges.
U.S. Ambassador Shows Support at Netanyahu's Corruption Trial
U.S. Ambassador Shows Support at Netanyahu's Corruption Trial
Mike Huckabee's unexpected court visit highlights the Trump administration's backing during a critical time in Israel.
In an unprecedented move, Huckabee ventured into a politically charged courtroom where Netanyahu stands trial on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust amid ongoing military conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran following the Hamas-led assaults since October 2023. Traditionally, ambassadors refrain from immersing themselves in the judiciary matters of their host countries.
Before entering the courthouse, Huckabee voiced his support during a conference in Tel Aviv, referring to his appearance as “an act of friendship” and emphasized a desire for Israel’s success. Meanwhile, he criticized the judicial process, alleging bias against Netanyahu and drawing parallels between the Israeli Prime Minister and former President Trump, who conviction for falsifying business records in connection with a scandal has led him to label his legal troubles as a “disgrace.”
Trump has made headlines by directly calling for Netanyahu's judicial proceedings to be halted, framing it as a “Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister,” marking a rare intervention by a U.S. President regarding the judicial matters of an ally. This intervention showcases the delicate relationship between U.S. political support and Israel's ongoing internal legal affairs.
Before entering the courthouse, Huckabee voiced his support during a conference in Tel Aviv, referring to his appearance as “an act of friendship” and emphasized a desire for Israel’s success. Meanwhile, he criticized the judicial process, alleging bias against Netanyahu and drawing parallels between the Israeli Prime Minister and former President Trump, who conviction for falsifying business records in connection with a scandal has led him to label his legal troubles as a “disgrace.”
Trump has made headlines by directly calling for Netanyahu's judicial proceedings to be halted, framing it as a “Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister,” marking a rare intervention by a U.S. President regarding the judicial matters of an ally. This intervention showcases the delicate relationship between U.S. political support and Israel's ongoing internal legal affairs.
