(DailyAnswer.org) – Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Tuesday that she will not leave her role as governor to join President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration in Washington, D.C. Despite speculation, Sanders made it clear she plans to remain in Arkansas and serve the full term she was elected to. Sanders reiterated her focus on leading Arkansas during a recent press conference.
“I’ve already announced my re-election campaign, and I’m excited to continue leading Arkansas for the next six years,” Sanders told reporters. “So, like it or not, you’re stuck with me for a while.”
Sanders served as White House press secretary for two years during Trump’s first term, stepping down in 2019. In 2021, she successfully ran for governor of Arkansas with Trump’s endorsement, making history as the state’s first female governor. At 41, she’s also the youngest governor currently serving in the U.S. Her tenure has included initiatives to raise state employee pay and strengthen Arkansas’s economy.
Throughout Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, Sanders played a significant role, joining him at rallies and speaking on his behalf. Meanwhile, her father, Mike Huckabee, who served as Arkansas governor before her, was recently nominated by Trump to become the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
On Tuesday, Trump praised Huckabee in his nomination statement, calling him a “Highly Respected” leader and commending his deep love for Israel. “Mike has been a remarkable public servant and a man of faith. He will dedicate himself to strengthening peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. Sanders has publicly addressed questions about whether she might join her father in the administration, firmly stating her plans to remain in Arkansas.
Sanders expressed pride in her father’s nomination, sharing a personal story about their shared bond with Israel. “When I was eleven, I visited Israel with my dad, and it changed my life. No one has a deeper love for the Israeli people or stronger commitment to the U.S.-Israel bond than him,” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Love you, Dad!”
As Sanders stays focused on her role as governor, she emphasized that her father will be the only member of her family joining Trump’s administration. “I’m thrilled for him and know he’ll do an incredible job,” she added.
With Sanders staying in Arkansas and Huckabee stepping into his new role, the Huckabee family continues to be closely tied to Trump’s vision for the future.
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