President-elect Trump introduced on Saturday that he has tapped the creator of “The Apprentice” to serve a diplomatic function within the United Kingdom.
In a Truth Social put up, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American TV producer who was born in London, as the subsequent U.S. particular envoy to the United Kingdom.
“It is my nice honor to nominate Mark Burnett because the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom,” the president-elect mentioned. “With a distinguished profession in tv manufacturing and enterprise, Mark brings a novel mix of diplomatic acumen and worldwide recognition to this necessary function.”
In addition to creating Trump’s former present “The Apprentice,” Burnett additionally created “Shark Tank” and led manufacturing of different applications resembling “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” In his Truth Social put up, Trump mentioned that the producer had created a few of the “largest exhibits 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 Photo/Getty Images)
“He is the previous Chairman of MGM, and has received 13 Emmy Awards!” the Republican wrote. “Mark will work to boost diplomatic relations, specializing in areas of mutual curiosity, together with commerce, funding alternatives, and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
No one is at present serving as a U.S. Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Special envoy roles are usually non permanent in nature and meant to meet a selected 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 Court of St. James, often known as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.
“Over the final 38 years, whereas serving because the president, chairman, and CEO of his firm, Stephens Inc., Warren has constructed a beautiful monetary companies agency, whereas selflessly giving again to his group as a philanthropist,” Trump mentioned in a put up on Truth Social.
TV producer Mark Burnett introduces President Donald Trump on the National Prayer Breakfast, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
“Warren has at all times dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I’m thrilled that he’ll now have that chance as the highest Diplomat, representing the united statesA. to certainly one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Burnett didn’t instantly reply to Fox News Digital’s request for remark.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
