Richard Allen Grenell[1][2] (born September 18, 1966) is an American diplomat, public official, and former public relations consultant. He served as acting director of national intelligence (DNI) under President Donald Trump in 2020.

Dec 15, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges.

5 days ago · This photo released by Venezuela’s presidential press office shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, shaking hands with Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Behind is Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly.

On February 20, Richard Grenell was appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence, becoming the first openly gay DNI and cabinet member in American history. Not long ago, these words would have been an impossibility. ... In a Q&A with Grenell, the former Acting DNI shared what it means to be a first, personal moments of pride, and the ...

5 days ago · Item 1 of 5 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Richard Grenell shake hands at the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela January 31, 2025.

Dec 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, dealing with tough foreign policy...

6 days ago · Richard Grenell, President Trump’s envoy for special missions, said on social media that he was flying home from Venezuela with six American detainees on Friday, after meeting with the country ...

5 days ago · Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and Richard Grenell, US President Donald Trump's envoy for special missions, shake hands at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on Friday, January 31 ...

Dec 14, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump named Richard Grenell, his former ambassador to Germany and former acting director of national intelligence, as his “envoy for special missions,” Mr. Trump...

Dec 12, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is now considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with the transition plans.