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Huckabee's Relaxium Endorsement Sparks Ethical Concerns

11/25/2025

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Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, earned more than $414,000 endorsing Relaxium.
The U.S. Embassy says the ads were created before his ambassadorship and do not identify him as ambassador.
Huckabee disclosed potential residual payments from Relaxium, but their value is uncertain.
Critics, including former Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub, say the dual roles raise ethical questions.
The White House supports Huckabee, with future financial disclosures expected.

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Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, earned more than $414,000 endorsing Relaxium.
The U.S. Embassy says the ads were created before his ambassadorship and do not identify him as ambassador.
Huckabee disclosed potential residual payments from Relaxium, but their value is uncertain.
Critics, including former Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub, say the dual roles raise ethical questions.
The White House supports Huckabee, with future financial disclosures expected.