DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas US to Arabs: Huck You | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Feb 23, 2026
Controversial remarks about a 'Greater Israel' prompt discussion of diplomacy, theology-driven foreign policy, and regional fallout. Trade tensions surge after proposed tariff hikes and a Supreme Court rebuke. France summons the U.S. over a politicized statement. Ongoing war in Ukraine, Mexico cartel operations, and worries about separation-of-powers strain the international landscape.
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Ambassador Huckabee's Greater Israel Remark Sparks Diplomatic Backlash
- Mike Huckabee's interview revealed an explicit endorsement of a "Greater Israel" idea and diplomatic incompetence that enraged Arab states.
- John Kiriakou and Ted Rall noted Huckabee framed policy on Biblical claims, saying "it would be fine if they took it all," which triggered regional protests and diplomatic notes.
Tucker Carlson Chartered A Jet After Airport Harassment
- Tucker Carlson chartered a private jet for safety after alleged harassment at airports while traveling to interview Huckabee in Israel.
- Huckabee refused to notify Israeli authorities about the flight, forcing Carlson to risk flying in without embassy coordination.
Huckabee Episode Challenges US Evangelical Support For Political Zionism
- The Huckabee episode exposed a broader U.S. pro-Zionist tilt that unsettled some American supporters and evangelicals.
- Ted Rall and Robbie West noted many evangelicals publicly criticized Huckabee's biblical interpretation and political Zionism.