Yesterday morning some rumors began to swirl that Andrew W.K.’s appointment as a Cultural Ambassador to the Middle East had been revoked. We can now confirm that fact, as the department has canceled the mission outright, according to The Washington Post. According to State Department Press Secretary at a press conference, the visit “…was initially approved, and then when more senior management at the embassy took a look at this, the conclusion was that this was not an appropriate use of U.S. government funds.”
Andrew himself took to Twitter to vent his disappointment about the decision, which you can see below.
I’m just blown away. After a year of planning, the US State Dept. just canceled my Middle East trip because I’m too party.
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
A spokesperson from the State Dept said having me represent the US was “a mistake and not appropriate.” salon.com/2012/11/26/par…
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
THE POWER OF POSITIVE PARTYING WILL NEVER DIE.
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
Music, dancing, and fun are important. Enjoying life is crucial, no matter how hard life is. #PartyingIsBetterThanWar
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
[yarpp]They can cancel our party in the Middle East, but they can never cancel the party in our hearts. #StayPositiveStayParty
— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 26, 2012
