Grenell Rejects Anonymously Sourced Report Linking Him to Trump Campaign

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell speaks during a cabinet meeting in the East Room of the White House in Washington on May 19, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Richard Grenell assiduously rejected an anonymously sourced report linking him to President Donald Trump’s campaign, calling it “fake news.”

Grenell was the acting director of national intelligence before being replaced Tuesday. He’s also leaving his position as U.S. ambassador to Germany.