Trump Names Richard Grenell and Devin Nunes to Key Administration Posts [Video]

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday the appointment of two loyal supporters to significant roles, naming Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions and former congressman Devin Nunes to chair a critical intelligence advisory board.

In posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined Grenell’s focus on U.S. adversaries, including Venezuela and North Korea, while announcing Nunes will chair the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board while continuing his role as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group.

Newsweek contacted the Trump transition team for comment via email on Saturday.

The advisory panel provides independent assessments of intelligence agencies’ operations and effectiveness, a role that has historically influenced U.S. intelligence policy and strategic planning.

Trump cited Nunes’ experience as former House Intelligence Committee chairman, where he gained prominence challenging the FBI‘s investigation into Russian election interference.

As committee chairman during Trump’s first term, Nunes became one of Trump’s strongest defenders in Congress. A 2017 …