named him to be temporary acting director of national intelligence. Previously, Grenell had served as ambassador to Germany.He frequently waded into debates over Trump and the Trump administration’s anti-LGBTQ actions, including claiming that the former president was “the strongest ally that gay Americans have ever had in the White House” — a statement that drew condemnation from LGBTQ organizations.Now, Politico reports that Grenell is putting in motion a plan to run for California governor.It comes amid efforts by Republicans in the state to recall Gov.