March 19, 2024
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Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief

Personnel reshuffle comes as North Korea seems to lower as a priority for the administration

U.S. President Donald Trump named Richard Grenell, the current American ambassador to Germany, as the country's next intelligence chief, the President announced on Twitter on Wednesday.

"I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany, @RichardGrenell, will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence," Trump wrote.

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