President-elect Trump announced Saturday that he had tapped “The Apprentice” creator to serve in a diplomatic role in the United Kingdom.
In a Truth Social post, Trump named Mark Burnett, a London-born British-American television producer, as the next US special envoy to the United Kingdom.
“It is a great honor for me 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 “most important shows in the history of television” and touted his accomplishments.
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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 Emmy Awards!” wrote the Republican. “Mark will work to improve diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
Currently, no one serves as a US special envoy to the UK. Special envoy roles are typically temporary in nature and intended to fulfill a specific mission, although Trump did not specify the purpose of the role 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 appointed Warren A. Stephens to serve as the United States ambassador to the Court of St. James, also known as the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom.
“Over the past 38 years, while serving as chairman, president 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 said in a Post on Truth Social.
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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 that opportunity as the top diplomat, representing the United States to one of America’s most beloved 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.
