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

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

"In my First Term, Ric was the United States Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations," Trump said. "Previously, he spent eight years inside the United Nations Security Council, working with North Korea, and developments in numerous other Countries."

"Edward is the President of the Walsh Company, a very successful nationwide construction and real estate firm. He is a great philanthropist in his local community, and previously served as the Chairman of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority Board," Trump announced.