Secretary of State Antony Blinken may not pursue another term, aiming to spend more time with his children. In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Blinken cited his heavy travel schedule and desire for family time. His decision aligns with the norm, as secretaries of state rarely serve past elections.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he may not seek another term to spend more time with his children.
Speaking in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Blinken, who has been maintaining a hectic travel schedule, said he wants more time with his family.
This announcement follows a trend as it is uncommon for secretaries of state to serve past elections.
Blinken, a trusted aide to President
Joe Biden, distanced himself from election-related talks as Biden decided against a second-term campaign after a poor debate performance.
Blinken has expressed admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris but does not have the same close relationship with her as he does with Biden.