Meet Richard Grenell, Trump's Pick For Acting Intelligence Chief

Meet Richard Grenell, Trump's Pick For Acting Intelligence Chief

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President Trump appointed Richard Grenell as acting director of National Intelligence, replacing Joseph Maguire. Grenell will continue his role as US envoy to Berlin. Previously, he served as a spokesman for the US ambassador to the UN and worked on Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign. Critics highlight his lack of intelligence experience, and he is not expected to be nominated for the permanent position, which requires Senate approval.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the acting director of National Intelligence by President Trump?

Joseph Maguire

Donald Trump

Richard Grenell

Mitt Romney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other role will Richard Grenell continue to hold while serving as acting DNI?

Spokesman for the US ambassador to the UN

Senate Majority Leader

Director of National Security

US envoy to Berlin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which campaign did Richard Grenell serve as a spokesperson?

John McCain's 2008 campaign

Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign

Barack Obama's 2008 campaign

Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did Richard Grenell face after his appointment as acting DNI?

Involvement in a political scandal

Lack of experience in intelligence

Conflict of interest

Poor communication skills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Richard Grenell not expected to be nominated for the permanent director position?

He is overqualified

He is retiring soon

He lacks Senate approval

He declined the offer