Sheet Politico On December 14, it was reported that Mr. Nunes would continue to serve as CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the unit that operates Mr. Trump’s Truth Social social network, in addition to leading the board of directors. intelligence advice.
The Intelligence Advisory Council is a panel within the White House that provides the president with independent assessments of the effectiveness and planning of intelligence agencies. Previously, Mr. Nunes was a Republican congressman in California and former Chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee.
“Mr. Devin will rely on his experience to provide me with independent assessments of the effectiveness and appropriateness of the activities of the US intelligence community,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social on December 14. .
Mr. Nunes has led TMTG since 2021. Politicostating that the selection of Mr. Nunes further strengthens the connection between TMTG and the upcoming Trump administration. Previously, Ms. Linda McMahon, who was nominated to be the US Secretary of Education, and Mr. Kash Patel – chosen by Mr. Trump for the position of Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – were both on the board of directors of TMTG.
Also on December 14, Mr. Trump announced that he had chosen Mr. Richard Grenell as a special presidential envoy for a special mission. The president-elect said Mr. Grenell will work in hot spots around the world, including Venezuela and North Korea. During Mr. Trump’s first term, Mr. Richard Grenell served as US Ambassador to Germany, acting Director of National Intelligence and special presidential envoy for Kosovo – Serbia negotiations.
Mr. Trump also announced the selection of Mr. Bill White as US Ambassador to Belgium and Mr. Edward Sharp Walsh as US Ambassador to Ireland.