President Trump plans on naming U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell as acting director of national intelligence, three people with knowledge of the matter told The New York Times on Wednesday.
Grenell is known for being loyal to Trump, and one of his most vocal defenders. The director of national intelligence oversees the 17 agencies that make up the intelligence community and advises the president and National Security Council.
Joseph Maguire, a retired admiral, is now serving as acting director of national intelligence, following last summer's resignation of Dan Coats. If Grenell steps into the role, he would be the first openly gay cabinet secretary.
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