President-elect Donald Trump described Richard “Ric” Grenell, his former acting director of National Intelligence, as a “fabulous person” and “A STAR” in response to a news report about his potential as a special envoy for Iran.
Reuters reported that Trump is considering naming Grenell to the position, citing “two people familiar with the transition plans.”
“He's definitely in the running,” a person familiar with the deliberations told the outlet on conditions of anonymity. Grenell, however, said the report is “made up.”
Trump shared the Reuters report on Truth Social on Wednesday night. While he neither confirmed nor denied the information in the article, he wrote: “Richard Grenell is a fabulous person, A STAR. He will be somewhere, up there!”
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President-elect Donald Trump said his former acting intelligence director, Ric Grenell, will hold a “senior” position during his second term after a Reuters report said Grenell is being considered for special envoy for Iran. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Grenell shared a link to the Reuters article on his X account on Wednesday night and denied the information presented.
“Wrong. Again,” he wrote. “I hope there is a real editor somewhere at @Reuters who is doing journalism. This is made up.”
Ric Grenell called Reuters' report on his consideration for special envoy for Iran “fabricated” shortly after the exclusive story was published on Wednesday night. (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 Senator Marco Rubio was appointed and special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict before the retired lieutenant general was chosen. Keith Kellogg.
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Whoever is chosen for the Iran position 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, 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 ally of 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 contacted Reuters for comment.
