Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions
There is speculation Grenell could jump-start talks with North Korea while Devin Nunes will lead an intelligence advisory group
US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said his former intelligence chief Richard Grenell would run “special missions” in places such as America’s adversaries Venezuela and North Korea and named his social media platform CEO Devin Nunes to lead an intelligence advisory panel.
“Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Ric will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put AMERICA FIRST.”
Trump did not name any other specific countries such as Iran in his post naming Grenell as the “Presidential Envoy for Special Missions.”
Grenell served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany, a special presidential envoy for Serbia and Kosovo peace negotiations, and as acting director of national intelligence during Trump’s 2017-2021 term.
After campaigning for Trump ahead of the November 5 election, he was a top contender for secretary of state, a job that went to US Senator Marco Rubio. He was also considered for special envoy for the Ukraine war, which went to retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg.
Trump takes office next month.
