Grover meets Secretary of State Nominee Antony Blinken

Back when Antony Blinken was Deputy Secretary of State, he was dispatched on a special mission to Sesame Street, meeting with muppet Grover at the UN. Mr. Blinken, who fronts a “dad band” named ABlinken (get it?), is Joseph Biden’s pick for Secretary of State.

Related:

“Blinken pledges ‘humility and confidence’ as secretary of State,” Natasha Bertrand, Politico

“Antony Blinken’s confirmation hearing: 5 things to know about Biden’s secretary of state nominee,” Deirdre Shesgreen, USA Today

“Blinken wins praise for pledge to consult Hill on diplomacy,” Rachel Oswald, The Hill

Updates:

“Senate confirms Antony Blinken as secretary of state,” Shawna Chen, Axios

“Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s secretary of State,” Laura Kelly, The Hill

“Secretary Of State Nominee Blinken Promises A Reengaged America Abroad,” Michele Kelemen, NPR News

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