Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : After campaigning for Trump ahead of the Nov. 5 election, he was a top contender for secretary of state, a job that went to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.
62% : Trump takes office next month.
54% : "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 without further describing the duties.
40% : In his first term, Trump put in place harsher sanctions on the South American country, especially on its key oil industry.
33% : During his presidential campaign, Trump called Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro a dictator.
30% : North Korea and Venezuela are U.S. adversaries, though Reuters has reported that Trump has considered pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping to reduce risks of armed conflict.
23% : What reciprocation Kim might offer Trump is unclear.

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