Mike Huckabee said that "biblical ignorance is fueling right-wing skepticism of Israel" while defending conservative support for the nation [1].

This rhetoric comes as Huckabee addresses a growing divide within conservative circles regarding the extent of U.S. foreign aid and strategic alignment with Israel. His comments suggest that theological understanding is central to maintaining the political coalition that supports the alliance.

The warnings coincided with a period of significant political transition in Washington, following a majority U.S. Senate confirmation on Wednesday [3]. Huckabee said that the commitment to Israel is not a contradiction of nationalist priorities.

"America First has never meant America only," Huckabee said [2].

He said that a deeper understanding of the Bible is necessary to counter the skepticism currently emerging from some sectors of the right wing. By framing the support for Israel as a biblical imperative, Huckabee sought to bridge the gap between isolationist tendencies and traditional conservative foreign policy [1].

Throughout his defense, Huckabee said that the strategic and spiritual ties between the U.S. and Israel are foundational to the conservative worldview. He said that those questioning the alliance are operating from a place of scriptural deficiency rather than political pragmatism [1].

The push for a broader understanding of these goals is intended to stabilize the right-wing base. Huckabee said that grounding foreign policy in religious conviction can insulate the partnership from shifting political winds [2].

“"America First has never meant America only."”

Huckabee's focus on 'biblical ignorance' indicates a strategic attempt to use religious authority to maintain a pro-Israel consensus among conservatives. By framing political skepticism as a spiritual failure, he is attempting to prevent the 'America First' movement from drifting toward an isolationist foreign policy that would reduce support for Israel.