Antony Blinken's reaction to US President Biden's "dictator" comment about Chinese President Xi Jinping looks to be the next hit meme in diplomatic circles. Physically recoiling, shaking his head, and fidgeting with his hands, Blinken's body language spoke volumes during Biden's solo press conference.
Antony Blinken's reaction to President Joe Biden's comments about Chinese President Xi Jinping has become the focal point of discussions following the US-China Summit meeting.
Former Italian diplomat Marco Carnelos didn't hold back, calling out Blinken's "desperate body language" like he caught him mid-eye roll at a family dinner.
"Twelve months of diplomacy down the drain with a single word. WTF," he exclaimed.
And let's not forget the equally cringe-worthy moment shortly after, when Biden seemingly tattled on Blinken in the middle of his comments on Israeli hostages.
A nod from Blinken, and Biden abruptly changes the topic, like a scene straight out of a political sitcom, but not without calling out Blinken first.
This incident follows Blinken's involvement in cleaning up the fallout from a similar remark made by Biden in June, which drew a strong response from the Chinese government.
Nevertheless, it seems like Blinken's still got some clean-up to do, armed with nothing but a diplomatic mop.