Trump Appoints ‘The Apprentice’ Producer as Special Envoy to the UK
Trump stated, “Burnett will strive to strengthen diplomatic relations by concentrating on shared interests such as trade … and cultural exchanges.”
Mark Burnett, an award-winning British television producer, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to the position of U.S. Special Envoy to the United Kingdom in the forthcoming Trump administration.
“Mark, with his exceptional track record in television and business, offers a distinctive combination of diplomatic insight and global acclaim for this vital role,” said Trump in a recent post on Truth Social regarding the producer he collaborated with on “The Apprentice,” which premiered on NBC in 2004. Trump’s association with NBC ended in 2015 when he began his initial presidential campaign.
The United Kingdom has historically maintained a “special relationship” with the United States and is regarded as one of Washington’s closest allies globally.
Burnett is anticipated to join Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the UK, billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens, in London once Stephens receives Senate confirmation.
Burnett, a recipient of 13 Emmy Awards, is also known for creating highly-rated television shows such as “Survivor,” “Shark Tank,” and “The Voice.”
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
