'So embarrassing': Sec. of State Antony Blinken invites everybody to check out his Spotify playlist

Doug P. | 4:01 PM on December 11, 2021

There’s a lot going on in the world at the moment, including these two major stories to keep an eye on:

Russia is about to invade Ukraine with 100,000 troops and 1,200 tanks. China is thinking of invading Taiwan in a move sure to be bloodier.

— Jim Stinson (@jimstinson) December 11, 2021

But if you want a break from all that, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has provided a diversion:

In my life, music has been a constant companion–particularly on my travels. On day one of my trip, I’m thrilled to share my first @spotify playlist, inspired by artists from Liverpool and Southeast Asia. Give it a listen–and tell me what you think! https://t.co/YNr29rXioW pic.twitter.com/t3SJtoK6Zv

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 10, 2021

“Priorities” have been spotted!

This is “giving a master class featuring an acceptance speech for an office I didn’t win” levels of tone deaf. https://t.co/T9qwNnH0H0

— Virginia Kruta (@VAKruta) December 11, 2021

We’re so embarrassing. https://t.co/JXS3CMsfnf

— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) December 11, 2021

Hopefully Putin and Xi don’t turn Blinken’s playlist into an album called “Music to Invade Ukraine and Taiwan By.”

There are still Americans trapped in Afghanistan 🤡 https://t.co/agqgxYecC2

— James Mitchem 🇺🇸 (@James_Mitchem7) December 11, 2021

People left stranded in Afghanistan make Blinken’s selection of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” more ironic.

My God, this administration is made up of silly children. @SecBlinken https://t.co/qxlnuPIYCu

— Nick Searcy, INSURRECTIONAL FILM & TELEVISION STAR (@yesnicksearcy) December 11, 2021