Trump says Ric Grenell will likely be ‘excessive up’ in administration after report says ex-intel chief will likely be Iran envoy

President-elect Donald Trump described Richard “Ric” Grenell, his former appearing director of National Intelligence, as a “fabulous individual” and “A STAR” in response to a information report about him probably serving as a particular envoy for Iran.

Reuters reported that Trump is contemplating appointing Grenell to the place, citing “two folks conversant in the transition plans.” 

“He’s undoubtedly within the operating,” an individual conversant in deliberations advised the outlet underneath circumstances of anonymity. Grenell, nonetheless, mentioned the report is “made up.”

Trump shared the Reuters report on Truth Social Wednesday night time. While he didn’t verify or deny the knowledge within the article, he wrote, “Richard Grenell is a superb individual, A STAR. He will likely be someplace, excessive up!”

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Grenell shared a hyperlink to the Reuters article on his X account on Wednesday night and denied the knowledge introduced.

“Wrong. Again,” he wrote. “I hope there’s an precise editor someplace at @Reuters who’s doing journalism. This is made up.”

Ric Grenell known as the Reuters report on him being thought of for particular envoy for Iran “made up” shortly after the unique piece was revealed Wednesday night. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Grenell was beforehand rumored to be a candidate for numerous spots in Trump’s second time period, together with Secretary of State earlier than Sen. Marco Rubio was appointed and particular envoy for the Russia-Ukraine battle earlier than retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg was chosen.

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Whoever is chosen for the Iran place can be answerable for “creating, coordinating, and implementing the State Department’s Iran coverage,” per the job description.

The individual would report on to Rubio – assuming the Senate approves his nomination.

Ric Grenell, former appearing director of National Intelligence, campaigning for Trump in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through the 2024 election cycle. (Sarah Rice/Bloomberg by way of Getty Images)

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Grenell has been a loyal ally to Trump since his first presidential time period and infrequently appeared on the 2024 marketing campaign path to point out his assist for the now president-elect.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Reuters for remark.