Donald Trump considering appointment Richarda Grenella, head of intelligence during his previous term, to the position of special envoy for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
This information was confirmed four different and independent sources.
War in Ukraine. Richard Grenell an adviser to Trump?
Grenell would play a key role in fulfilling the president-elect's plans, regarding the end of the war. There is no person in Joe Biden's administration who would hold a similar position.
The former head of intelligence became known thanks to numerous statements regarding conflict. In July he stated that the best way to end the war in Ukraine will be the “creation of autonomous zones”. He also suggested that will not support Ukraine's accession to NATO. Many Trump supporters have similar opinions.
Caroline LeavittTrump's spokeswoman for the transition of power, declined to comment on the matter. She said that kOnce the decision is made, Donald Trump will announce it himself. Grenell also did not comment on media reports.
Before he was considered one of the president-elect's candidates for the position of secretary of statebut the nomination for the head of diplomacy was ultimately given to a senator Marco Rubio.
USA. Donald Trump's nominations
Donald Trump announced earlier that he intends to nominate the former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the new US Attorney General's Office. Robert F. Kennedy jr. in turn, is to become health secretary, although he believes in conspiracy theories and does not support vaccines. Billionaire Scott Bessant was appointed as Secretary of the Treasury in the new American administration.
Linda McMahon She became a candidate for the position of Secretary of the Department of Education. She is the co-founder of the World Wrestling Company and one of the most generous Republican donors.
He is to become Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tulsi Gabbrad most likely to become director of US intelligence. Previously it belonged to Democratic Party. There is also a place for Elon Musk. The president-elect appointed him to chair the Department of Government Effectiveness.