Trump says Grenell will be ‘on top’ of the administration after the special envoy’s report to Iran
President-elect Donald Trump described Richard “Ric” Grenell, the former acting director of National Intelligence, as a “very good person” and a “star” in response to a news report about him possibly serving as a special envoy for Iran.
Reuters reported that Trump is considering appointing Grenell to the post, citing “two people familiar with the transition plans.”
“He’s definitely still involved,” a person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper on condition of anonymity. Grenell, however, said the report was “made up.”
Trump shared the Reuters report on Truth Social on Wednesday night. Although he did not confirm or deny the information in the article, he wrote, “Richard Grenell is an amazing person, a STAR. He will be somewhere, high!”
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President-elect Donald Trump said former acting director of intelligence Ric Grenell will serve in a “senior” role in his second term after a Reuters report said Grenell was being considered as Iran’s special envoy. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Grenell shared a link to the Reuters article on his X account on Wednesday evening and denied the information presented.
“Wrong. Again,” he wrote. “I hope there is a real editor somewhere at @Reuters doing journalism. This is being done.”
Ric Grenell called a Reuters report about his appointment as Iran’s special envoy “made up” shortly after the special episode was published Wednesday evening. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Previously, Grenell was rumored to be running for various positions during Trump’s second term, including Secretary of State before Sen. Marco Rubio was appointed as the special envoy for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine before the appointment of Lt. Gen. Retired Keith Kellogg.
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Whoever is chosen for the Iran post will be responsible for “developing, coordinating, and implementing the State Department’s Iran policy,” according to the job description.
The person will report directly to Rubio – assuming the Senate approves his nomination.
Ric Grenell, former acting director of National Intelligence, campaigning for Trump in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the 2024 election cycle. (Sarah Rice/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Grenell has been a loyal friend of Trump since his first term as president and is often seen on the 2024 campaign to show his support for the now president-elect.
Fox News Digital has contacted Reuters for comment.
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