Huckabee Delivers Trump’s Handwritten Prayer for Peace at Jerusalem’s Western Wall

Mike Huckabee kicked off his role as U.S. Ambassador to Israel with a move straight out of a diplomatic playbook — and maybe a Hallmark card. As Passover and Holy Week came to a close, Huckabee made good on a promise to Donald Trump by bringing the former president’s handwritten prayer to Jerusalem’s Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism.

According to Huckabee, Trump penned the prayer himself and handed it off to him in the White House, making it clear this wasn’t just any ambassadorial errand. The instructions: deliver this note to the Wall as his first official act in Israel. When the boss gives you homework, you don’t procrastinate.

Standing at the Wall, Huckabee placed the note between the ancient stones and posted about the moment, declaring America’s "unwavering" commitment to Israel and praying for the immediate return of all hostages. He emphasized, "Israel will never be alone." That’s quite the greeting card message — short, direct, and delivered with international flair.

Trump, of course, has a history of headline-grabbing moves in Israel, most notably shifting the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem back in 2018. The relationship between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has weathered political storms and photo ops alike. It’s no secret both men know how to keep the spotlight on.

The Western Wall Foundation shared a photo of Trump’s prayer, which simply read, "For peace in Israel. D.T." Sometimes, less really is more.

Leaving notes in the Wall is a time-honored tradition, with prayers collected twice a year—before Rosh Hashanah and Passover. Huckabee’s visit coincided with the Trump administration’s emphasis on Holy Week, with the White House organizing faith-led events, including a pre-Easter dinner with religious leaders.

Trump’s own statement for Holy Week went big on lofty hopes for America, praying the country remains "a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom," and seeking a future that reflects "the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ’s eternal kingdom." Even after leaving office, Trump’s messaging hasn’t lost its dramatic touch.