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.

1 day ago · Grenell held several posts during Trump’s first term, including ambassador to Germany. Richard Grenell speaks on stage during the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee ...

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.

1 day ago · President Donald Trump said on Monday that special U.S. envoy Richard Grenell will serve as the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after ...

1 day ago · President Trump on Monday named Richard Grenell, his envoy for special missions, the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center days after he named himself chair of a new board. “I am ...

2 days ago · President Trump announced in a post on social media Monday that he was appointing Richard Grenell as the “interim executive director” of the Kennedy Center in Washington. Mr. Grenell, who was ...

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 ...

1 day ago · Trump announced that former acting DNI director Richard Grenell would lead the Kennedy Center. Board members received termination letters and their names were removed from the center’s website.

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...

Jan 31, 2025 · 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.