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Andrew Ross Sorkin sits down with former Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the Secretary's first interview since leaving office in earlier this year. Sec. Blinken discusses his concerns about the future of U.S. alliances and American soft power as the global trade war escalates. This extended, exclusive interview spans geopolitics between the U.S. and Ukraine, President Trump's plans for direct talks with Iran, the Israel-Hamas war, and whether Signal is a secure messenger for government officials. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g​ https://youtu.be/xuy7DwUIT2s?si=89OnVU63GwNu1jme