Who is Richard Grenell?
The ‘creative disruptor’ at the heart of Trump’s Kosovo-Serbia deal.
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With little relevant experience to draw upon, Grenell instead made a name for himself on Twitter.
“That tweet really characterized how he dealt with German politics here in Germany. Not in a diplomatic way but in a very tough and rough way.”
Martin Knobbe, Der SpiegelHe has also been a steadfast promoter of gay rights, including vocally supporting the push to decriminalize homosexuality globally.
“One thing is announcing. And the other thing is then delivering.”
Grenell strongly denied the accusations, saying that Kurti had simply refused to go along with U.S. policy and therefore should not expect U.S. support.
As the common saying in diplomatic circles goes: “The U.S. acts and the Europeans pay for it.”
The date picked for the announced White House meeting — June 27 — was the eve of Vidovdan, notorious for being the date when Slobodan Milošević gave his infamous Gazimestan speech.
“We’re going to further those three agreements and then add a whole bunch of issues to the discussions that would create commerce, economic development and jobs.”
Senior advisor to the president (September 1, 2020)In the face of widespread criticism and derision, Grenell has remained in attack.
Bronwyn Jones
Bronwyn Jones is a former editor at K2.0. She has master’s degrees in Media Studies and International Affairs from New School University in New York.
This story was originally written in English.