Trump selects Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions, Edward S. Walsh as ambassador to Ireland

President-elect Trump was appointed a couple of key first-term allies for roles in his second administration, including Richard Grenell.

Grenell was the incoming president’s choice as the presidential envoy for special missions, a post that will likely push the administration’s policies in some of the world’s most contentious regions.

“Ric will be working in some of the hottest places in the world, including Venezuela and North KoreaTrump said in the announcement Saturday evening.

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Richard Grenell, former acting director of national intelligence, speaks on stage during the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 17. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Grenell was Trump’s intelligence chief during the presidency first administration.

“In my first term, Ric was the United States Ambassador to Germany, the Acting Director of National Intelligence, and the Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia negotiations,” Trump said. “Previously, he spent eight years within the United Nations Security Council, working with North Korea and developments in many other countries.”

President-elect Trump chose Edward Walsh as ambassador to Ireland. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump also announced Edward Sharp Walsh as his pick to serve as U.S. ambassador in Ireland.

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“Edward is the chairman of the Walsh Company, a very successful construction and real estate company across the country. He is a major philanthropist in his local community and previously served as chairman of the Board of the Development Authority of New Jersey schools,” Trump announced.

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance at an election night party in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP/Evan Vucci)

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The elections are the last in a chain of nominations the president-elect expects the Senate to approve it.