Blinken Dresses Son as Ukrainian President Amidst Congressional Debates

In a recent Halloween event held at the White House, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a unique choice for his son's costume, dressing the four-year-old as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the New York Post, Blinken's three-year-old daughter joined in the themed costumes, sporting the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Accompanied by his wife, Evan Ryan, who also serves as Biden's White House cabinet secretary, Blinken attended the Halloween gathering on the White House lawn. In contrast to his son's imaginative outfit, President Joe Biden opted for a more straightforward approach, donning a baseball cap bearing the presidential seal and portraying himself.

The event was not without its share of noteworthy details, as the New York Post reported that one of the decorations hanging from the White House balcony featured a large picture of the first dog, Commander. The dog had reportedly bitten Secret Service agents, causing serious injuries.

Antony Blinken's choice of dressing his son as President Zelenskyy raised eyebrows in light of ongoing congressional debates over a recent spending request for Ukraine. Notably, fiscal conservatives have expressed opposition to the request, highlighting the staggering .7 trillion budget deficit the U.S. government faced in the fiscal year 2023, which concluded on September 30.

A historical perspective adds depth to Blinken's connection to Ukraine. His grandfather, Moritz Blinken, was born in Ukraine's capital, then part of the Russian Empire, in 1900. He immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of four. This historical tie underscores the shared heritage between Antony Blinken's ancestors and President Zelenskyy's background as...