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Republican Divide: Huckabee Defends Carlson Amid Controversy

2/20/2026

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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee dismissed Tucker Carlson's harassment claims as ridiculous, citing surveillance footage of Carlson interacting positively with airport staff.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Carlson, calling him a phony for fabricating stories about his brief visit.
The episode highlights a Republican divide over Israel, as Carlson's anti-Israel rhetoric attracts younger right-leaning figures and Huckabee maintains support.

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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee dismissed Tucker Carlson's harassment claims as ridiculous, citing surveillance footage of Carlson interacting positively with airport staff.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Carlson, calling him a phony for fabricating stories about his brief visit.
The episode highlights a Republican divide over Israel, as Carlson's anti-Israel rhetoric attracts younger right-leaning figures and Huckabee maintains support.