President-elect Donald Trump described Richard “Ric” Grenell, his former performing director of Nationwide Intelligence, as a “fabulous person” and “A STAR” in response to a information report about him doubtlessly serving as a particular envoy for Iran.
Reuters reported that Trump is contemplating appointing Grenell to the place, citing “two people familiar with the transition plans.”
“He’s definitely in the running,” an individual aware of deliberations informed the outlet below circumstances of anonymity. Grenell, nonetheless, stated the report is “made up.”
Trump shared the Reuters report on Fact Social Wednesday evening. Whereas he didn’t verify or deny the data within the article, he wrote, “Richard Grenell is a fabulous person, A STAR. He will be someplace, high up!”
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President-elect Donald Trump stated his former performing intelligence director Ric Grenell will serve in a “high up” place throughout his second time period after a Reuters report stated Grenell is being thought of for particular envoy for Iran. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg through Getty Photos)
Grenell shared a hyperlink to the Reuters article on his X account on Wednesday night and denied the data offered.
“Wrong. Again,” he wrote. “I hope there’s an actual editor somewhere at @Reuters who is doing journalism. This is made up.”
Ric Grenell known as the Reuters report on him being thought of for particular envoy for Iran “made up” shortly after the unique piece was revealed Wednesday night. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photos)
Grenell was beforehand rumored to be a candidate for numerous spots in Trump’s second time period, together with Secretary of State earlier than Sen. Marco Rubio was appointed and particular envoy for the Russia-Ukraine battle earlier than retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg was chosen.
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Whoever is chosen for the Iran place can be liable for “developing, coordinating, and implementing the State Department’s Iran policy,” per the job description.
The particular person would report on to Rubio – assuming the Senate approves his nomination.
Ric Grenell, former performing director of Nationwide Intelligence, campaigning for Trump in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through the 2024 election cycle. (Sarah Rice/Bloomberg through Getty Photos)
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Grenell has been a loyal ally to Trump since his first presidential time period and infrequently appeared on the 2024 marketing campaign path to point out his help for the now president-elect.
Fox Information Digital has reached out to Reuters for remark.
