Via Free Beacon:
Secretary of State John Kerry is facing criticism after departing a major NATO summit early in order to watch a showing of the hit Broadway play Hamilton, according to sources familiar with the situation and State Department officials.
Kerry had been attending a major summit of NATO powers in Warsaw, Poland this weekend, but departed early from the powwow, dubbed by a U.S. official as “one of the most important political events of the year,” so he could attend a final showing of the musical, which has received rave reviews.
Kerry’s early departure drew criticism from some foreign policy observers and prompted the State Department to admit that the secretary had left early for the showing, as well as a wedding ceremony.
“The Secretary returned from the NATO summit early Saturday morning to attend the wedding Saturday of one of his closest friends,” State Department Spokesman John Kirby told the Free Beacon in response to questions.