Richard Grenell, President Donald Trump’s special envoy for “special missions,” is reportedly interested in becoming U.S. ambassador to Russia. Sources say Grenell has “floated” the idea internally, though there is no sign of formal White House consideration. Meanwhile, the Moscow post remains vacant amid ongoing tensions. Grenell’s interest in the ambassador post to Russia comes as the Putin administration intensifies anti-LGBTQ+ policies in the country. Grenell, who is gay, previously served as ambassador to Germany and as acting director of national intelligence. He recently stepped down from his role as the head of the Kennedy Center.
