President-elect Donald Trump has named Richard Grenell as an envoy for special missions primarily involving foreign policy challenges, a newly created position that will not require Senate confirmation,

Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the world, including Venezuela and North Korea,” Trump said on his Truth Social media platform on Saturday, without further describing the duties.

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 ...