Richard Grenell: Trump appoints first openly gay cabinet member to head US intelligence
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell: Trump appoints first openly gay cabinet member to head US intelligence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has appointed Richard Grenell to be the new acting director of national intelligence. Mr Grenell, formerly the US ambassador to Germany, is believed to be the first openly gay cabinet member. Mr Grenell replaces former US Navy admiral Joseph Maguire, who has been acting director since Dan Coats stepped down from the role in August. Mr Trump tweeted: "I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany, @RichardGrenell, will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence.

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New Trump foreign affairs pick has history of forging ties with right-wing authoritarians
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New Trump foreign affairs pick has history of forging ties with right-wing authoritarians

Raw Story  

Richard Grenell, named by Donald Trump over the weekend to serve as presidential envoy for special missions, is a veteran of the first administration who has earned the president-elect’s trust by amplifying his election denialism while forging close ties, both in and out of office, with right-wing authoritarians and populists. Arévalo had been recognized by the Biden administrator as the …

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Grenell echoed Trump’s mantra that “it’s time to put America first” …

‘Inexperienced, loyalist clowns’: National Security expert slams possible Trump CIA picks
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‘Inexperienced, loyalist clowns’: National Security expert slams possible Trump CIA picks

Raw Story  

A top national security specialist with expertise on Russia and nuclear weapons is warning about two individuals reportedly being considered for the role of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency under President-elect Donald Trump. Ambassador to Germany, has been "suggested for a role such as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, where he may be urged by Trump to unearth …

‘Inexperienced, loyalist clowns’: National Security expert slams possible Trump CIA picks
2 months ago

‘Inexperienced, loyalist clowns’: National Security expert slams possible Trump CIA picks

Raw Story  

A top national security specialist with expertise on Russia and nuclear weapons is warning about two individuals reportedly being considered for the role of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency under President-elect Donald Trump. Ambassador to Germany, has been "suggested for a role such as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, where he may be urged by Trump to unearth …

Trump ally Richard Grenell steps down as Germany envoy
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump ally Richard Grenell steps down as Germany envoy

Raw Story  

Richard Grenell, an outspoken Donald Trump loyalist, has officially stepped down as US ambassador to Germany, ending a controversial two-year stint in Berlin that fanned transatlantic tensions. "Ambassador Grenell resigned from his post and the State Department on June 1," embassy spokesman Joseph Giordono-Scholz told AFP. A staunch supporter of Trump's "America First" stance, Grenell faced calls for his expulsion …

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell initiates hiring freeze
4 years, 9 months ago

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell initiates hiring freeze

CNN  

CNN — Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell has initiated a temporary hiring freeze at the agency he was recently appointed to oversee, according to spokesperson Amanda Schoch, who emphasized that the move was “not an effort to purge” officials for political reasons. “Since assuming his new role on Feb. 20, Acting DNI Grenell and the ODNI leadership team …

Richard Grenell, Acting Spy Chief, Sets Timeline For Giving Up Ambassador's Job
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell, Acting Spy Chief, Sets Timeline For Giving Up Ambassador's Job

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Richard Grenell, the Trump administration official serving as both the acting director of national intelligence and U.S. ambassador to Germany, will step down from his role in Berlin once a permanent replacement to lead America’s spy agencies gains Senate confirmation. The White House confirmed Wednesday that Grenell would leave his ambassadorship if Rep. John Ratcliffe, President Donald …

Experts warn that Trump's assault on intelligence is putting the country's national security at risk
4 years, 10 months ago

Experts warn that Trump's assault on intelligence is putting the country's national security at risk

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump fired Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire and replaced him with Richard Grenell — who had been U.S. ambassador to Germany — shaking up the office of the top intel chief. “Make no mistake: the Trump administration’s continued failure to nominate a qualified, permanent DNI since the abrupt resignation of Daniel Coats, a former senator, seven …

Richard Grenell: Intelligence community feels immediate impact of Trump’s diplomatic ‘disruptor’
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell: Intelligence community feels immediate impact of Trump’s diplomatic ‘disruptor’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Richard Grenell, the newly installed acting director of American spy agencies and loyalist to President Donald Trump, began his temporary tenure by moving aggressively to put his stamp on the intelligence community that Trump has repeatedly attacked. Donald Trump Jr. suggested to CNN on Thursday that Grenell’s commitment to the President was a factor in his selection …

Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy
4 years, 10 months ago

Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected, according to three officials familiar with the closed-door briefing. The officials, who asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence, said Thursday that the briefing last week focused on Russia’s efforts to influence the 2020 election and sow …

Trump looks for permanent national intelligence director
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump looks for permanent national intelligence director

Associated Press  

Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell is the new acting national intelligence director, but he’s expected to be a short-timer overseeing the nation’s 17 spy agencies. “What it signals is that Donald Trump is now making clear what we long suspected: That he has no use for a director of national intelligence,” said Ned Price, a former CIA officer who served …

Richard Grenell: Trump's new acting intelligence chief likened to ‘far-right colonial officer’ in previous role
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell: Trump's new acting intelligence chief likened to ‘far-right colonial officer’ in previous role

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s new acting head of US intelligence was likened …

Senate GOP gives Trump’s pick for intelligence chief tepid response
4 years, 10 months ago

Senate GOP gives Trump’s pick for intelligence chief tepid response

CNN  

Washington CNN — Senate Republicans are giving a tepid reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to appoint US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell as acting director of national intelligence. While Grenell received praised from House Republican leaders, Senate Republicans have largely declined to speak out in support of the President’s pick for intelligence chief, after Trump announced Wednesday evening that …

White House Appoints Outspoken Ambassador As New Acting Head Of Intelligence
4 years, 10 months ago

White House Appoints Outspoken Ambassador As New Acting Head Of Intelligence

NPR  

White House Appoints Outspoken Ambassador As New Acting Head Of Intelligence Enlarge this image toggle caption Darko Vojinovic/AP Darko Vojinovic/AP President Trump has named Richard Grenell, the vocal and controversial U.S. ambassador to Germany, as the new acting director of national intelligence, replacing the current acting head of the nation's 17 spy agencies. In September, he told the committee that …

Richard Grenell is a disastrous choice to head US intel agencies (opinion)
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell is a disastrous choice to head US intel agencies (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, executive director of The RedLines Project, is a contributor to CNN where his columns won the Deadline Club Award for Best Opinion Writing. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that Trump exploded at Joseph Maguire, a veteran intelligence operative who was the current acting DNI after it became known that one tell-it-like-it-is Maguire deputy …

Richard Grenell, staunch Trump loyalist and current US Ambassador to Germany, is named as acting intelligence chief
4 years, 10 months ago

Richard Grenell, staunch Trump loyalist and current US Ambassador to Germany, is named as acting intelligence chief

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has named Richard Grenell, a staunch loyalist, as acting spy chief. Trump also thanked outgoing acting director Joseph Maguire “for the wonderful job he has done, and we look forward to working with him closely, perhaps in another capacity within the Administration!” News of the pick, which was first reported …

Trump taps loyalist and envoy Richard Grenell as nation’s top intelligence official
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump taps loyalist and envoy Richard Grenell as nation’s top intelligence official

LA Times  

Richard Grenell has served for two years as U.S. ambassador to Germany and before that as the spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nations during most of President George W. Bush’s eight years in office. President Trump on Wednesday named Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, as acting director of national intelligence, putting a staunch ally in …

Trump picks new acting national intelligence director
5 years, 5 months ago

Trump picks new acting national intelligence director

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday named Joseph Maguire, the nation’s top counterterrorism official, as acting national intelligence director, part of a leadership shake-up at the agency that oversees 17 U.S. spy agencies. Schiff, D-Calif., said if Trump tried to bypass Gordon, it would be evidence of his intent to politicize the intelligence agencies to serve his “partisan aims …

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