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He described President-elect Donald Trump Richard “Ric” Grenell, his former acting director of National Intelligence, as a “fabulous person” and “A STAR” in response to a news story about him potentially as a special envoy for Iran.
Reuters reported that Trump is considering nominating Grenell to the position, citing “two people familiar with the transition plans.”
“He’s definitely in the running,” a person familiar with the dam’s deliberations said on condition of anonymity. Grenell, however, said the report is “made up.”
Trump shared the Reuters report on Truth Social on Wednesday night. While he did not confirm or deny the information in the article, he wrote: “Richard Grenell is a fabulous person, A STAR. He will be somewhere, high!”
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President-elect Donald Trump said his former acting intelligence director Ric Grenell will serve in a “senior” role during his second term after a Reuters report said Grenell is being considered as special envoy for Iran. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Grenell shared a link to the Reuters article on his X account 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 made up.”
Ric Grenell called the Reuters report about him as special envoy for Iran “made up” shortly after the exclusive piece was published Wednesday evening. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Grenell was previously rumored to be a candidate for several positions in Trump’s second term, including secretary of state before Sen. Marco Rubio was nominated and special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict before retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg was selected.
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Whoever is chosen for the Iran post would be responsible for “developing, coordinating and implementing the State Department’s Iran policy,” according to the job description.
The person would report directly to Rubio, assuming the Senate approves his nomination.
Ric Grenell, former acting director of National Intelligence, campaigned for Trump in Grand Rapids, Michigan during the 2024 election cycle. (Sarah Rice/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Grenell has been one loyal ally to Trump since his first presidential term and often appeared on the 2024 campaign to show his support for the now president-elect.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Reuters for comment.
