Texas Pastor Calls for Execution of Mike Huckabee in Social Media Post

Texas pastor Joel Webbon, known for his outspoken antisemitism and criticism of Israel, posted a social media message this weekend calling for the public execution of Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel. The post, which has since been deleted, compared Huckabee to Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter set for execution by firing squad. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the execution will be livestreamed, a decision that has sparked debate.

Webbon’s post included side-by-side photos of Huckabee and Hasan, with the caption: “Publicly televised executions? Sure. … but let’s kill two birds with one stone.” The post, captured by critics before its removal, labeled Huckabee a “traitor” and a “Judeo-Christian heretic.” Webbon, who leads Covenant Bible Church in Georgetown, Texas, and runs NXR Studios, has 121,000 followers on X and a YouTube channel with 187k subscribers.

Huckabee responded by approving a social media call for the FBI to investigate Webbon. “Guy calling for my assassination claims to be a ‘pastor,’” Huckabee wrote on X. “Glad @dreverettpiper calls for his arrest.” Conservative author Everett Piper, a defender of Huckabee, echoed this sentiment, stating that Webbon’s remarks constituted a public threat and should be investigated by the FBI.

Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, argued that Webbon’s comments were un-Christian and aimed to provoke anger among his followers. “I don’t think it’s hyperbolic at all to suggest that you’re inciting violence against the United States ambassador to Israel,” he said. “I legitimately think those types of things should be investigated by the FBI.”

Neither the State Department nor Webbon has responded to requests for comment. The incident highlights the tension between free speech and the potential for incitement, raising questions about the responsibilities of public figures and the boundaries of religious expression in a democratic society.

The situation also underscores the broader debate over the role of religious leaders in political discourse. As the lines between faith and activism blur, the call for accountability remains a central concern for many. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for justice, mercy, and humble service in all forms of leadership.

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