Blinken Faces Backlash Over Tweet Touting State Department's Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Global Conflicts
• Blinken tweeted he was "proud" of the State Department's work this year to "strengthen global peace and security," prompting backlash from conservatives
• The State Department released a "photographic journey" showing Blinken's travels and meetings with world leaders in 2023
• Conservatives mocked Blinken's claim of bolstering peace given ongoing wars in Ukraine and tensions elsewhere
• Critics like Ted Cruz and Mark Seddon said the world can't stand more of Biden's "peace" and Blinken is "delusional"
• Some referenced Afghanistan withdrawal debacle and said Blinken should resign and "serve Gold Star Families"