ISLAMABAD: Richard Grenell, picked as US President-elect Donald Trump’s aide for special missions called for the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a post on social media.
Taking on X, Grenell tagged the Geo News story regarding his appointment and wrote, “I’ll say it again. Free Imran Khan.”
Following his tweet, several US politicians including former congressman and Trump’s aide Matt Gaetz also reiterated the demand to release former prime minister Imran Khan.
Donald Trump on Saturday announced picking Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, as presidential envoy for special missions, a post where he will likely drive policies toward some US adversaries.
“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.
Grenell served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany, a special presidential envoy for Serbia and Kosovo peace negotiations, and as acting director of national intelligence during Trump’s 2017-2021 term.
