Trump picks loyalists Richard Grenell and Devin Nunes for diplomatic and intelligence posts as he builds his key administration team
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday the appointment of two loyal supporters to significant roles, naming Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions and former congressman Devin Nunes to chair a critical intelligence advisory board.In posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined Grenell's focus on U.S.
Before securing this role, he was considered for Secretary of State, a position ultimately given to Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and for special envoy for the Ukraine war, which went to retired lieutenant general Keith Kellogg.Grenell's history with Venezuela includes significant diplomatic efforts, including a 2020 secret meeting with a Maduro representative to negotiate the leader's peaceful exit following his contested 2018 re-election.
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