President-elect Trump introduced on Saturday that he has tapped the creator of “The Apprentice” to serve a diplomatic function in the UK.
In a Reality Social submit, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American TV producer who was born in London, as the subsequent U.S. particular envoy to the UK.
“It is my great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom,” the president-elect mentioned. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role.”
Along with creating Trump’s former present “The Apprentice,” Burnett additionally created “Shark Tank” and led manufacturing of different applications akin to “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” In his Reality Social submit, Trump mentioned that the producer had created a few of the “biggest shows in Television History,” and touted his achievements.
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President-elect Donald Trump has picked TV producer Mark Burnett for a brand new function in his administration. (AP Photograph/Getty Pictures)
“He is the former Chairman of MGM, and has won 13 Emmy Awards!” the Republican wrote. “Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
Nobody is at the moment serving as a U.S. Particular Envoy to the UK. Particular envoy roles are sometimes non permanent in nature and meant to satisfy a particular mission, although Trump didn’t specify the aim of the function in his announcement.
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Donald Trump and Mark Burnett throughout “The Apprentice” Finale- Arrivals at California Mart in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Earlier in December, Trump tapped Warren A. Stephens to function the U.S. ambassador to the Courtroom of St. James, often known as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.
“Over the last 38 years, while serving as the president, chairman, and CEO of his company, Stephens Inc., Warren has built a wonderful financial services firm, while selflessly giving back to his community as a philanthropist,” Trump mentioned in a submit on Reality Social.
TV producer Mark Burnett introduces President Donald Trump on the Nationwide Prayer Breakfast, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Pictures)
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Burnett didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
Fox Information Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
