She’s making a bold move.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has confirmed she will not be joining President-elect Donald Trump’s administration in Washington, D.C. despite speculation. Speaking to reporters, Sanders stated that she is focused on her current position and her re-election bid, adding, “you guys are stuck with me for a while.” Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during Trump’s first term, left the White House in 2019 and successfully ran for governor in 2021. With Trump’s endorsement, she became Arkansas’ first female governor and the youngest currently serving governor in the U.S.
Throughout the 2024 campaign, Sanders supported Trump’s re-election, attending rallies and campaigning for him. While she has no plans to join the administration, her father, former Governor Mike Huckabee, has been nominated by Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Trump praised Huckabee as a “highly respected” figure with a long record of public service and a strong commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship.
In response to her father’s nomination, Sanders expressed pride and admiration for his deep connection to Israel, recalling how the trip changed her life when she visited the country with him at age 11. She emphasized her father’s dedication to the Israeli people and his commitment to strengthening ties between the U.S. and Israel, stating that Trump could not have chosen a better candidate for the role.
Sanders’s decision to remain focused on her gubernatorial duties and her father’s new role highlights her continued commitment to Arkansas, while also honoring her family’s long-standing relationship with the Trump administration. Her father’s nomination reflects the Huckabee family’s ongoing influence in both state and national politics.
In conclusion, while Sarah Huckabee Sanders will not be joining the Trump administration, her father’s appointment as U.S. ambassador to Israel underscores the Huckabee family’s political prominence. Sanders remains dedicated to her work in Arkansas, continuing her gubernatorial responsibilities while celebrating her father’s diplomatic nomination.
