Sarah Huckabee Sanders showcases executive leadership on Asian trade mission

Though former President Donald Trump has already clinched the GOP nomination for 2024, recent actions taken by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggest that she may also have impressive executive timbre someday suitable for the White House.

As KARK reports, Sanders recently traveled to Asia on a trade mission, making stops in both South Korea and Japan.

Sanders already possesses significant experience in the whirl of Washington, D.C., gleaned from her time as Trump's press secretary, but it is her own diplomatic and economic overtures in recent days that could set the stage for her own presidential run at some point in the future.

While in the Far East, Sanders signed an economic agreement between Little Rock and its sister municipality, Hanam City in South Korea.

According to a press release from Sanders' office, the governor delivered remarks to the Korea International Trade Association in Seoul earlier this week, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the purposes of economic cooperation.

Sanders reminisced about the engagement of her father, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, with the group two decades ago, in which he signed a similar agreement on behalf of the state.

In the interim, she noted, Korea's relationship with the U.S. has only continued to flourish.

“My hope is that with this trip, that partnership will only get stronger. When South Korea rebuilt after the war, your country's leaders focused on a few key priorities: among them, education and creating a business-friendly environment,” Sanders told the group.

She then touted her administration's commitment to education, career and techinical programs, workforce development, and tax cuts, stating, “Arkansas is open for business.”

As she continues to demonstrate her prowess as the state's chief executive, Sanders has continued to spark rumors about a possible future in higher office, whether as vice president or commander in chief.

The Hill noted earlier this year, however, that the governor had given fairly strong signals that, at least for now, she is happy where she is.

When asked about the possibility of serving as Trump's VP, Sanders told Face the Nation, “Look, I absolutely love the job I have.

“I think it's one of the best jobs I could ever ask for, and I am honored to serve as governor, and I hope I get to do it for the next seven years,” she went on.

Wth that said, if Sanders continues to impress political observers both here and abroad with her competence and commitment, it seems likely that she will remain the subject of much speculation as someone destined for higher office.