At a ceremony at the Elysee Palace, President Emmanuel Macron honored Mr. Blinken as an eminent servant of peace, awarding him the Legion of Honor medal.
During a farewell speech, Blinken faced interruptions from protesters accusing him of genocide, leading to a chaotic atmosphere at the Atlantic Council event.
In a final press conference, a reporter shouted that Mr. Blinken should be tried at The Hague, illustrating deep divided opinions on his legacy.
With the Legion of Honor medal pinned to his jacket, Mr. Blinken referred to it as the honor of a lifetime despite protests clouding his farewell.
Collection
[
|
...
]