Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday demonstrated rare unity opposing President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Kuwait, scrutinizing a history of alleged antisemitic comments and positions.

The problematic record of Trump’s nominee, Amer Ghalib, toward Israel, Jews and U.S.-designated terrorist groups gave some of the president's most ardent supporters permission to oppose his pick to represent the U.S. in the Middle East.

“I think the facts here are quite clear, and your long-standing position is directly contrary to that of the president,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said of Ghalib during his confirmation hearing.

Cruz indicated he would not vote in favor of advancing Ghalib's nomination. One other Republican would have to join all Democrats to block his advancement from the committee.

The fact that Ghalib........

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