Blinken’s CAP Move—A Hidden Power Play?

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken has seamlessly transitioned from Biden’s failed foreign policy apparatus directly into the board room of the Center for American Progress, cementing the left’s revolving door of power and influence.

Story Highlights

Blinken joins CAP board after overseeing Biden’s disastrous foreign policy record
CAP continues aggressive push for abortion access and DEI mandates nationwide
Pattern emerges of Biden officials moving to influential progressive organizations
Think tank serves as policy incubator and staffing pipeline for future Democratic administrations

The Swamp’s Revolving Door Spins Again

Antony Blinken’s appointment to the Center for American Progress board represents everything wrong with Washington’s entrenched political class. After four years of diplomatic failures under Biden—from the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal to emboldening adversaries worldwide—Blinken lands comfortably at one of the left’s most influential policy shops. This isn’t accountability; it’s reward for loyalty to the progressive agenda, regardless of results.

CAP has long functioned as the Democratic Party’s shadow government, earning the nickname “Obama’s Idea Factory” from TIME Magazine in 2008. The organization doesn’t just advocate for progressive policies—it actively shapes them and supplies personnel to Democratic administrations. With Blinken now on board, CAP gains a former Cabinet-level official whose diplomatic credentials will be weaponized to advance their radical domestic agenda.

Progressive Policy Factory Doubles Down on Extreme Agenda

The Center for American Progress makes no secret of its far-left priorities. The organization’s website explicitly champions abortion access and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives—the same divisive policies that drove working families away from the Democratic Party. Under Neera Tanden’s leadership as president and CEO, CAP has become increasingly militant in pushing these ideologies into every aspect of American life.

Blinken’s foreign policy experience will likely be leveraged to promote globalist initiatives that undermine American sovereignty. His track record includes appeasing adversaries while alienating allies, a perfect fit for an organization that consistently prioritizes international opinion over American interests. The timing couldn’t be more telling—as President Trump rebuilds America’s standing on the world stage, the old guard retreats to think tanks where they can plot their return to power.

The Biden Administration Exodus Continues

Blinken joins a growing list of former Biden officials who have landed at prestigious progressive organizations rather than facing consequences for their failures. Gina Raimondo moved to the Council on Foreign Relations, while Rob Shriver joined Democracy Forward. This pattern reveals the insulated nature of Washington’s political elite, where failure in government service is merely a stepping stone to continued influence and financial security.

These transitions demonstrate how the progressive establishment protects its own. While ordinary Americans suffered under Biden’s policies—from inflation to foreign policy disasters—the architects of these failures are rewarded with board positions and speaking fees. It’s a system designed to perpetuate the very ideologies that voters decisively rejected in 2024.

Long-Term Implications for Conservative Governance

The migration of Biden officials to influential think tanks represents more than career moves—it’s strategic positioning for the next Democratic administration. CAP and similar organizations will spend the Trump presidency developing policy frameworks, training personnel, and coordinating messaging to regain power. They view the next four years as a temporary setback, not a mandate for change.

Conservative Americans must understand that defeating the left at the ballot box is only the beginning. The real battle occurs in institutions like CAP, which shape public opinion and policy debates long before elections. Blinken’s appointment signals that the progressive establishment remains committed to the same failed ideologies that drove them from power. As President Trump works to restore American greatness, these shadow institutions will work tirelessly to undermine his agenda and prepare for their inevitable return.