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President-elect Trump announced Saturday that it has tapped the creator of “The Apprentice” to serve in a diplomatic role in the United Kingdom.
In a Truth Social post, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American television producer who was born in London, as the next special US envoy to the united kingdom.
“It is a great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom,” said the President-elect. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique combination of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role.”
In addition to creating Trump’s former show “The Apprentice,” Burnett also created “Shark Tank” and directed production on other shows such as “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” In his Truth Social post, Trump said the producer had created some of the “greatest shows in the history of television” and touted his achievements.
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President-elect Trump has tapped television producer Mark Burnett for a new role in his administration. (AP Photo/Getty Images)
“He’s the former president of MGM and has won 13 Emmys!” the Republican wrote. “Mark will work to improve diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment opportunities and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
No one is acting as US Special Envoy to the UK at the moment. Special envoy roles are typically temporary and intended to fulfill a specific mission, though Trump did not specify the role’s purpose in his announcement.
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Donald Trump and Mark Burnett during the final arrivals of “The Apprentice” at the California Mart in Los Angeles. (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
In early December, Trump tapped Warren A. Stephens serve as US Ambassador to the Court of St. James, also known as the US Ambassador to the UK.
“Over the past 38 years, while serving as chairman, president and CEO of his company, Stephens Inc., Warren has built a wonderful financial services company, while also giving back selflessly to his community as a philanthropist,” he Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Television producer Mark Burnett introduces President Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC on February 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I am delighted that he now has this opportunity as a top diplomat, representing the US to one of America’s most cherished and cherished allies.”
Burnett did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
