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This coming Tuesday, I’ll be the emcee for a Town Hall in Philadelphia with President Trump.  Pennsylvania is one of the key battleground states and the winner of that one state may well determine the outcome of the election.  

I’m asked several times a day how do I think it will turn out.  My honest answer is that if the election is straight up, honest, and there aren’t issues of phony mail-in ballots, illegal immigrants being allowed to vote, and if we have complete election integrity, I believe President Trump will win in what may be the biggest electoral college landslide since 1984.  That said, I’m nervous and cautious, because the attempts to cheat are stunning and the ongoing lies from the Harris-Walz campaign in lockstep collusion with the corrupt media make me realize that every vote will truly matter.  No matter how long the lines, go vote.  I’d rather stand in line to vote than elect people whose policies will result in me standing in line to buy a loaf of bread.

Last minute, late-date lies are legendary in desperate campaigns.  It’s always a tell-tale sign that a campaign sees that it’s losing and resorts to last-ditch lies to try and sway gullible voters who might not realize they are being played for chumps.  If some so-called “bombshell” story breaks just before an election, be slow to give it any credibility.  Especially if the source is anonymous or clearly biased.  Take for example, the story this past week in Atlantic by a Trump-hating writer who says Trump liked Hitler.  On its face that’s absurd, but if Trump really likes Hitler, or as some Democrats claim, he IS Hitler, then why are a number of Democrats clinging to their Senate of House seats running ads tying themselves to Trump?  Does that mean THEY like Hitler too?  Do these Democrats like Bob Casey from Pennsylvania or Jon Tester Montana who see Trump winning in their states really want to side with Hitler?  It’s election desperation at its worst for the Democrats to try and invoke words like fascist, dictator, or evil to Donald Trump.  And the owner of the Atlantic is one of Kamala Harris’s closest friends and the supposed “source” of the story is a person Trump famously fired and has remained bitter about it.  I say supposed source because most of the article is based on the ever-ready “anonymous sources.”  Yet numerous people who were actually in the White House with Trump including my own daughter, dispute that he ever said disparaging words about the military and in fact had nothing but the highest respect for them in both public and private settings.  Frankly, I believe my daughter far more cowardly critics who hide behind their anonymity to make ridiculous and refutable allegations at Trump.  If they really believed Trump was so evil, why did they wait until 14 days before the election to suddenly recall these things?  It simply doesn’t pass the smell test.  It just smells.

And remember the supposed “joy” that Kamala Harris spoke of and which was touted by the Joy-less ladies on the View or by Oprah?  I’ve decided they should rename “The View” to the “Pew!”  since it stinks to high heaven as a chorus of angry, irrational, and crazed women who are the personification of the phrase “hell hath no fury like that of a woman scorned.”  It’s a table of foul and furious females who come across as a circle of ex-wives spewing the bile of their lives and demonstrating quite effectively why they are indeed someone’s EX-WIFE!

Let’s face it, if you’re watching the Harris campaign, the “joy” is gone.  It’s been replaced by rage and random tirades.  While Donald Trump has fun taking a shift at McDonald’s or hanging out at a Bronx barber shop, Kamala is telling  a couple of young men who shout that Jesus is Lord that they are at the wrong rally.  Indeed they were!  Let’s be real—Kamala claimed she once worked at McDonalds.  Fine.  If so, that would be the ONLY private sector job she ever had.  And why won’t a reporter ask the simple question, “Madame VP, WHICH McDonalds was it?”

If there is a campaign exhibiting real joy, it’s the Trump/Vance team.  They are unfazed by the cheap shots, both figurative and literal and are answering real questions with real solutions.  And here’s the real reason you should feel good about voting for Trump:  I have it on good authority that when worked that shift at McDonalds, he did something that no one else has seemed to be able to have done—he FIXED THE ICE CREAM MACHINE!

This is it my friends.  The election is Tuesday.  I already voted.  That way, in case a truck runs over me, I will do what many Democrats have done for years—I will still vote after I’m dead!  

On Tuesday, Joe Biden ruined Kamala’s big speech in DC by calling all of Donald Trump’s supporters “garbage.”  Thanks to Joe, even the media weren’t talking about Kamala’s closing speech because the “big guy” stole the media spotlight while sitting just a block or so from where she was speaking.  I have to wonder if Joe secretly wants Kamala to lose as payback for her helping Nancy Pelosi forcing him to walk the plank and quit the race.  Given how awful Kamala’s campaign has been and her inability to give Americans a reason to vote for her since she said she would keep doing what Biden has done.  I think a lot of Democrats  wish they had kept Joe after all!  

A couple of weeks ago, President Trump staged one of the greatest political moments ever by working at a McDonald’s.(insert video or stills)  It was the ultimate answer to Kamala Harris having claimed she once worked at a McDonald’s although no one at McDonald’s could find a record of it.  And she never named WHICH McDonald’s she allegedly worked at.  If she had worked at a McDonald’s it would be the only private sector job she’s ever had.  Think about that.  Her entire career has been living off of you and me in taxpayer-funded government jobs.  She’s never run a business, met a payroll, or signed the FRONT of a paycheck. It’s one of many reasons we can’t afford to hire her to be President.  I think she really ought to do that McDonald’s gig.  At least manage one before she tries to manage a nation of 330 million people!  But when Trump worked at the McDonald’s he once again upstaged her in a classic move.  And I have it on good authority that he proved why we should elect him for another term as President, because I understand he did something no one thought possible—he fixed the ice-cream machine at McDonald’s!  Maybe that’s why Joe secretly wants Trump to win.  We all know how much Joe loves his ice cream (insert photo of Joe eating ice cream) and if Trump is elected, he can get ice cream at McDonald’s every day.  If Kamala were to be elected, that ice cream machine would always be broken, but even worse, so would most of the country!

But if you thought the McDonald’s moment was a historic high in political pranks, this past Wednesday, Trump staged the single greatest political moment in American history.  After Joe Biden called all of us who support Trump “garbage,” Trump arrived in Green Bay Wisconsin, put on a safety vest and rode to his rally in—you guessed it (insert video) an actual garbage truck adorned with Trump campaign signs.

It was beyond brilliant.  Hilarious and insurmountable.  It was to political gamesmanship what detonating the pagers of Hezbollah by the Israelis was to spycraft!  Epic!

I was with President Trump Tuesday in Philadelphia where I was moderator for a town hall.  It was great to see him in such good spirits, having the time of his life talking with ordinary folks from the Philly suburbs and keeping the crowd doubled-up with laughter from his classic perfectly-time punch lines but also his genuine compassion and concern from the issues presented to him from the panelists.   We compiled a little of the event so you could watch.  

(Video from Town Hall)

Since you only have a couple of more days to vote, don’t sit this one out.  I won’t tell you how to vote, but I think you know how I voted.  Yes, I voted for Trump because I know him.  I like him.  But more than that, I voted for him because I support the sanctity of life, the right of Israel to keep the land God gave them, religious liberty and free speech, and the common sense idea that boys shouldn’t pretend to be girls and rob women of being able to compete in women’s sports or forcing teenage girls to undress in front of boys in the locker room or have to watch a biological boy undress in front of them.  I believe we should have secure borders and know who’s coming into our country.  We ought to punish violent criminals instead of the people they rape, rob, or murder.  I want the government to get smaller and the business you work for to get bigger.  I want our justice system to go after real criminals instead of political enemies.  I want moms at school board meetings to be listened to and respected instead of being placed on a terrorist watch list.  So yeah, that’s why I voted the way I did.  And if die before election day, then nanny-nanny boo-boo, my vote still counts!

Our long national nightmare is over! And that describes my feelings about the election season. But it’s also how I feel about 4 years of an administration that opened up our borders like it was the doors of Walmart on Black Friday, called us garbage, Nazis, racists, sexists, transphobes, fascists, a threat to Democracy, uneducated. It’s the relief of seeing a landslide election both in the electoral college and the popular vote across all racial, gender, socio-economic, and geographical lines to elect a man that has been harassed, impeached twice, charged with ludicrous criminal and civil acts of lawfare by a justice system determined to stop him, and pursued by agents of the government to try and bankrupt him. And a man who was left largely unprotected by the government and twice survived assassination attempts. He had his home raided at dawn by soldiers of the current administration who weaponized federal agencies not only against Donald Trump, but people who supported him or his policies. He overcame the never ending lies the media repeated about him including thoroughly repudiated claims that he said nice things about white supremacists or bad things about those who serve us in the military. Neither was true, but those lies were repeated by the media and his political opponents right up until the votes were counted.

My faith in the American people has been greatly restored. People who were black knew he wasn’t a racist and voted for him. People who were Hispanic knew he wasn’t really xenophobic and voted for him. Women knew he wasn’t misogynist and voted for him. Working class men and women knew that unlike his opponent, he truly understood them and they voted for him. Younger people saw that despite expectations that they would automatically vote for the Democrat, they knew their future was dismal if the policies of the current administration were left in place and they voted for him.

But the election was always about far more than Donald Trump. It has been about what kind of country we will leave for our children and grandchildren. Will free speech survive? Will we again punish violent criminals instead of the victims of rape, theft, and murder? People were disgusted with the mismanagement of an economy that doubled the cost of eating out, made groceries and gasoline almost unaffordable, and doubled the cost of a home making the American dream of home ownership out of reach for younger Americans.

But what happened this week represents a dramatic political re-alignment unlike anything in my lifetime and maybe in US history. The old versions of both the Democrat and Republican parties have been shattered and I say “good riddance.” The Democrats moved so far to an indefensible and irrational radical left that people still holding on to a modicum of common sense said, “ENOUGH!” Putting boys in girls’ sports and even locker rooms and leaving veterans to sleep on the streets and park benches while housing illegal immigrants with luxury hotels became a bridge too far. Conspiring with social media giants like Facebook and Google to suppress ideas that challenged the government has caused people to say “NO MORE,” and putting 75 year old grandmothers in prison for praying and singing during a protest at an abortion factory while looking the other way as rioters burned and looted Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle and dozens of other cities and set fire to police cars. Americans are generally patient, and even forgiving, but they aren’t stupid. They were struggling to pay electric bills but were being told the economy was great. They were told that crime was going down, but they knew by their own neighborhoods their streets weren’t safe anymore. And they were told we would stand with Israel, but ultimately put more pressure on Israel as it sought to defend itself than with Hamas and Hezbelloh and their radical funders in Iran. We all knew that didn’t make sense.

Sure, some old-line Republicans left the party. Good. They pushed favors for the elites and looked down their noses at people who worked all day lifting heavy things and standing on concrete floors. When I ran for President in 2008, I was harshly criticized for talking about the working class and the struggles of Americans in farming or factories. The official GOP line was that the economy was fine. It wasn’t, and the collapse in the fall of 2008 proved I was right. In 2015, as I prepared to run again, I wrote a book titled “God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy” that I think still best explains Donald Trump’s popularity and victory in 2016 and again this year. Read it for yourself and I think you’ll agree. I didn’t have the funds or the fame to get that message past the establishment media and the ruling class elites in the spheres of power in Washington, New York, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley, but Donald Trump did. He carried the message like no one else could have. And he showed a grit and resilience and tenacity to fight back when most all of us would have given up.

This week was not Donald Trump’s victory. It was the victory for every mom who goes to a school board meeting. For every guy driving a pickup truck who works on your furnace or your Ford. For every legal immigrant who waited years to become a citizen and who proudly loves being an American. For every pastor who doesn’t want the government telling him what he can or can’t preach. It wasn’t HIS victory—it was YOURS!

So Tuesday of this week, I’m working away with my dogs at my side when my phone rings. I didn’t recognize the number, but I somehow just felt I should answer it. I had no idea that call was about to turn my life upside down. On the other end of the line was President Trump. He’s not one to engage in a lot of small talk and he got right down to business. “Mike, I want you to be Ambassador to Israel. You know the country and the people and the Middle East, and I want you to be there.” I had not lobbied for or asked him for the job. But others suggested it and he thought it was the right thing. I really didn’t have time to think about all it would do to change my life, but it was the only appointment I would have had an interest in. And not because I needed a job. I have a bunch of them already. Hosting this show; Hosting a daily show on TBN; Serving on several corporate and non-profit boards; Owning a travel company, several radio stations; traveling constantly to make speeches; consulting in some business enterprises in 3 countries; publishing a daily newsletter; and writing books. I have plenty to do. And I will take a dramatic pay cut to do it, but this was not about getting a title or a federal paycheck. It was about the opportunity to play a strategic role in the safety and security of Israel and for the Jewish people, and hoping to help expand President Trump’s historic Abraham Accords passed in his first term and securing a lasting stability and peace for the Middle East. 

It's deeply personal. My first trip to Israel was in July of 1973. I was 17 and a month away from my 18th birthday. It was less than 3 months from what we would come to know as the Yom Kippur War, although I had no idea that was about to happen. In 1981, I started taking groups of people to Israel and over the years have personally taken 10’s of thousands of people to visit the land of the Bible. I lost track of how many times I have been there, but the number must be approaching or exceeding 100. I’ve been from Dan to Beersheba. I’ve known Prime Minister Netanyahu for 30 years and know many of the cabinet members and members of the Knessett. I have deep convictions about the underlying challenges faced by this tiny land which is the size of New Jersey and is surrounded by mortal enemies. I have been there in times of great peace and in times of war and uprisings. Because I unapologetically believe the Bible, I take seriously Genesis 12 that reminds us that God will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel. I’ve long believed that the conflicts of the Middle East are not really geo-political, economic, or social, but rather spiritual. After October 7 and the horrific antisemitic attacks on our Jewish friends, I’ve become more determined than ever to stand with Israel and the Jewish people as they are targeted for attacks and annihilation. 

You probably have many questions. I sure do. I am asked, “Will you have to leave the show? Will you live in Israel? When will this all happen? And many more questions. And the honest answer to all of them is, “I don’t know.” For Janet and me, this is a journey of pure faith. I have no idea if the Senate will confirm me, although with the Republicans in clear control, that should happen. After that, I would be required to move to Israel to begin my service to my country and to my President.

I’m starting a path I’ve never been on before, but you will be traveling that path with me for the next few weeks. But I do ask that you pray not just for Janet and me, but more importantly that you pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

One thing is certain, I may never pick up the phone again from a number I don’t recognize!

Next week America will be celebrating the uniquely American holiday of Thanksgiving.  It’s one of my favorite days of the year.  I love having a house full of family and friends.  Sure there is a noise level that is the equivalent of one of Elon Musk’s Space X rockets roaring into space and with about half of the 40 plus people sharing the meal, and half of them being under the age of 16, food will be flying like the food fight scene in Animal House.  But it's a wonderful time to see family from both near and far.  It’s wonderful to enjoy some traditional dishes like the dressing that goes with the turkey.  Too bad it’s only served once a year.  

But beyond the noise and flying food, I love the reminder that of all the things I’m thankful for, I am genuinely thankful to be an American.  I’ve had the privilege of traveling all over the world.  I’ve witnessed first-hand some remarkable cultures, scenery, and architecture.  I’ve observed all kinds of governments from democracies to tyrannies.  But I’ve never been to a place I thought measured up to the United States of America and I am thankful that by God’s grace, I was born here and have been blessed to raise my family here.

We hear the big-talk of celebrities who say they are going to “LEAVE THE COUNTRY!” because the election didn’t go they way they wanted.  Fine.  Please do go.  If these Hollywood “holier than thou’s” are so petulant that they would forfeit their liberties in the United States because the majority of their fellow citizens voted differently, then it would be truly wonderful if they did leave.  I even thought about starting a Go-Fund me  site to collect money to purchase 1-way tickets for the celebrities who say they will leave.  Let’s not let the cost of an airline ticket be an impediment to their “JOY” that apparently disappeared the failure of Kamala Harris and a 1 billion dollar campaign fund to defeat Donald Trump.  Some of us were glad about the election, but even in elections I wasn’t glad about, such as the 2020 election, I never contemplated moving out of the country over it.

As you are enjoying a family feast on Thanksgiving, be sure and take a few moments to reflect upon how good you have it in America.  Thank God you can worship Him without government permission.  Thank God you can still exercise free speech and express your beliefs, even if they are just plain crazy.  Thank God you can start your life in poverty, but through hard work, a good education, and taking risks, you can rise above your starting line and live a life of prosperity and security.  Thank God that you get to choose what kind of job you will have to support yourself and you can move to a different place if you want to, again without getting the approval of the government.  

America isn’t perfect, but how could it be with people like us living here?  But it is country where we pick our leaders, get to participate in the process of our Republic, and get to express our dissatisfaction with those we elect.  Even our Founders acknowledged we weren’t perfect but said we would work toward “a MORE perfect union,” even though we’re still not there yet.

Enjoy the turkey, ham, chicken, or brisket this week.  Savor the presence of your family and the fact they are willing to still speak to you.  And for some family members, you only have to put up with them once a year!

From all of us here at the Huckabee Show, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for being part of our viewing family.  And for tolerating the real turkey on our show—the host!

I hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. At our house, we hosted 40 people from all parts of our family. Actually, I’m not sure I’m even related to all those people, but by gosh we joyfully fed them all and still had leftovers! I smoked 2 turkeys, deep-fried another and added a ham to the table to make sure there was plenty. Now we’ll be making turkey gumbo, turkey and ham sandwiches, turkey salad, turkey chili, and whatever else we can think of. I love having a house full of guests on Thanksgiving. I even love the ear-splitting sounds of screaming grandchildren and nieces and nephews because it’s a wonderful reminder that God is still sending replacements into the world to take over and do better than the generation who created them. And besides, thanks to years of playing music way too loud and shooting shotguns in duck blinds and rifles from a deer stand, I don’t hear much anyway.

While Thanksgiving is for most families a time to feast, it ought to be a time to connect us to God, each other, and the wonderful history of this great nation of ours. It’s a uniquely American holiday, celebrated in honor of the early Pilgrims who set aside a day for the express purpose to thank God for his blessings and sustenance in this new land they had risked all to settle in. They had escaped the tyranny and religious persecution of their motherland to find genuine freedom and to be able to raise their children steeped in the notion that God created us as equals before Him. It was the very first Faith, Freedom, and Family conference if you will. And those principles are the true building blocks of what would become the United States of America.

This year, I’m especially thankful that it appears that our nation might be returning to that blessed foundation. 
Elections are never perfect and political candidates certainly aren't, but there has been a resetting and re-alignment of our nation’s government in which the hard-working people of this country from every race, color, gender, ethnicity, religion, education level, economic standing, and political party have repudiated the cancer of treating people differently because of their race, religion or education level. We celebrate simply being Americans. Some of us are white, some black, some brown, others red or yellow. But we are equally American. Some of us are Christian, some are Jews, others are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh, or even none of the above. But all are American. Some of us are rich, some are poor, and A lot are somewhere in between. But we are all American. What we share is not a color of skin, but a commitment to common sense, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to self-govern, to dream and do great things, to live in a land where one may start at the bottom but is not sentenced to stay there and where through hard work and taking risks, anything can become possible.

I believe the lesson of this recent election is that those of us who think America is a great nation with a flawed, but yet wonderful history have spoken. We have rejected the notion that we are nation of racists, misogynists, uneducated and hate-filled bigots. Like our ancestors from the original Thanksgiving, we are simple people who love freedom, faith and family. And however we practice it, we celebrate it as Americans grateful for the God who gave us this great land.

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