Now this is embarassing.
Antony Blinken, Joe Biden’s former Secretary of State, was forced off East Hampton’s exclusive Georgica Beach after lifeguards ordered him to leave while Hurricane Erin’s massive waves crashed behind him.
Blinken Caught in Public Embarrassment
The 63-year-old Democrat was photographed Friday as he awkwardly gathered his things — a tote bag, towel, and folding chair — before taking the walk of shame back to the parking lot. Barefoot and wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt with black shorts, Blinken looked more like a scolded teenager than a former top U.S. diplomat.
Beaches Reopen — But Not in Time for Biden’s Ally
Officials had closed East Coast beaches for days due to the dangerous surf kicked up by Category 5 Hurricane Erin, which charged up the Atlantic after devastating the Caribbean. Most beaches reopened Saturday, just hours after Blinken’s embarrassing exit.
The Hamptons: Blinken’s Comfort Zone
Georgica Beach sits in one of the most exclusive corners of East Hampton, a favorite spot for wealthy elites and surfers. Blinken is no stranger to this playground for the rich. In fact, he was vacationing there in August 2021 — just as Kabul fell to the Taliban during Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Critics blasted him then for relaxing in luxury while America’s credibility collapsed abroad.
Family Ties to Democrat Elite Circles
Blinken’s late father, Donald Blinken, served as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary under Bill Clinton and owned property on Lily Pond Lane, one of the most expensive stretches in the Hamptons. For decades, the Blinken family has enjoyed the privileges of East Hampton life far removed from ordinary Americans.
Out of Touch With Everyday America
For millions of families, Hurricane Erin meant storm cleanup, dangerous conditions, and higher costs. For Biden’s insiders like Blinken, it meant a luxury beach day gone wrong. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: while Americans tighten their belts, the Democrat elite still bask in privilege — until reality comes crashing in.