Trump Appoints Ric Grenell as Presidential Envoy for Special Missions

Trump announcement of Ric Grenell

Ric is the first openly gay person to hold a Cabinet-level position in the United States

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump

"I am pleased to announce Richard Allen Grenell as our Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea.

In my First Term, Ric was the United States Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations. Previously, he spent eight years inside the United Nations Security Council, working with North Korea, and developments in numerous other Countries.

Ric has a B.A. from Evangel College and a M.P.A from Harvard. Ric will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put AMERICA FIRST.

Congratulations Ric!"