Called President-elect Trump a few key allies in the first term for roles in his second government, including Richard Grenell.
Grenell was the new president’s choice as presidential envoy for special missions, a position likely to shape the administration’s policies in some of the world’s most controversial regions.
“Ric will be working in some of the hottest places in the world, including Venezuela and North KoreaTrump said in the announcement on Saturday evening.
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Richard Grenell, former acting director of national intelligence, speaks on stage during the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 17. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Grenell was Trump’s intelligence chief during his administration first administration.
“During my first term, Ric served as United States Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations,” Trump said. “He previously spent eight years on the United Nations Security Council, working with North Korea and developments in many other countries.”
President-elect Trump chose Edward Walsh as ambassador to Ireland. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump also announced Edward Sharp Walsh as his choice to serve as US ambassador to Ireland.
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“Edward is the president of the Walsh Company, a highly successful national construction and real estate company. He is a major philanthropist in his local community and previously served as chairman of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority Board,” Trump announced.
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance at an election night watch party in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP/Evan Vucci)
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The choices are the latest in a series of nominations the president-elect hopes the Senate will approve it.
