Secretary of State Anthony Blinken wears a curious outfit that resembles that of a priest, or an attendee for a funeral.
His last name, Blinken, is German and means 'flash' in German(blink-nen, sounded out): www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-meaning-of/german-word-blinken.html
This name for a Secretary of State would mean nothing if it weren't during such a tumultuous period when he failed to establish ties with the Russian Federation. If like Jared Kushner, who came to negotiate for the Us government at times, he has a hot temper - it would be a very hot 'flash' that would follow, for the whole world. All eyes on the negotiations, all eyes waiting for the flash.