In a dramatic show of loyalty, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has pledged to remain in the country despite escalating attacks from Iran, sparking renewed debate over America's role in the intensifying Middle East conflict.

According to the Daily Mail, Huckabee’s message to Donald Trump came just days after a missile struck Tel Aviv, as military preparations and geopolitical tensions continue to grow in the region.

The situation unfolded on June 16, when an Iranian missile hit Tel Aviv, raising alarm about the possibility of a broader conflict between Israel and Iran. Amid the tensions, Huckabee sent a private text to former President Donald Trump, declaring that he would not abandon his post and likening the current moment to some of the most consequential decisions in American wartime history.

“My job is to be the last one to leave,” Huckabee wrote in the message shared by Trump on his Truth Social page on June 19. “I will not abandon this post. Our flag will NOT come down... it is my honor to serve you.”

The ambassador also referred to the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, suggesting the former president had been divinely spared, in Huckabee’s words, to become “the most consequential president in a century – maybe ever.”

Ambassador makes strong comparisons and religious appeals

Comparing the mounting crisis to President Truman’s nuclear decision during World War II, Huckabee offered a tone of historical gravity in his communication. He reminded Trump of the immense weight of leadership during a time of war and urged him to listen, not to advisers or media, but to what he described as “HIS voice.”

The ambassador emphasized that while others may offer opinions, only one voice truly matters, writing, “I believe you will hear from heaven and that voice is far more important than mine or ANYONE else’s.”

Huckabee’s message has been perceived by some observers as a symbolic commitment to Israel during its time of peril, while others interpret it as an ominous hint that a larger war may be on the horizon involving the United States.

U.S. forces mobilize amid political pressure

In recent days, U.S. military assets, including bomber aircraft and naval ships, have been deployed near Israel as a precautionary measure. The move reflects growing concern that the conflict between Israel and Iran could expand, placing U.S. forces in direct conflict with Tehran.

At the same time, President Trump has faced calls from both sides—some pressing him to take stronger action, others warning that military involvement could have politically disastrous consequences during an election season.

Longtime allies like Huckabee appear to be encouraging Trump to lean into a historical role, while critics within his base, including prominent isolationists, have advised caution against another extended engagement in the Middle East.

Interviews raise questions about covert involvement

The current debate intensified after conservative commentator Tucker Carlson aired an interview on June 18 with Senator Ted Cruz. During the interview, Cruz implied that the U.S. is actively aiding Israel’s operations against Iran, stating, “Israel is leading them, but we’re supporting them.”

Carlson pressed Cruz on this apparent admission, arguing that it conflicted with the administration’s public denial of any offensive action taken on Israel’s behalf. “You’re breaking news here,” Carlson told Cruz during the clip.

These revelations have fueled speculation that the U.S. may already be participating in the conflict in ways not publicly acknowledged, leading to fresh scrutiny of the administration’s transparency and long-term strategy.

Conservative voices warn of political fallout

Earlier in the week, both Carlson and Steve Bannon, Trump’s former strategist, issued stark warnings on their podcasts. They argued that escalating military action in Iran could lead the U.S. into another protracted war, one that they believe could seriously damage Trump’s reelection prospects.

Their concerns center on the risk of repeating past entanglements in the region, with Bannon accusing members of the intelligence community and pro-intervention Republicans of pushing the president into a military corner.

Despite these warnings, Trump has shrugged off the criticism. At the G7 summit, he dismissed Carlson by name, saying, “I don’t know what Tucker Carlson is saying, let him go get a television network and say it so the people listen.”

Trump defends stance as nuclear threats remain

Trump also struck a defiant tone online, doubling down on his strong posture toward Tehran. On social media, he wrote, “Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”

The message suggests Trump's national security focus remains centered on preventing Iran’s nuclear proliferation, even as domestic political tensions rise over the best approach to doing so.

With Huckabee stationed in Tel Aviv and openly invoking parallels to historical wartime decisions, the stakes continue to rise for a president caught between global conflict and political calculation.