President-elect Trump announced Saturday that he has tapped the author of “The Apprentice” for a diplomatic role in the United Kingdom.
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump nominated London-born British-American television producer Mark Burnett to be the next US special envoy to the UK.
“It is a great honor to appoint Mark Barnett as special envoy to the United Kingdom,” the president-elect said. “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 producing Trump’s former show, “The Apprentice,” Burnett also produced “Shark Tank” and led production on other shows such as “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” In a post on Truth Social, President Trump praised the producers for producing some of the “greatest shows in the history of television.”
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President-elect Trump has named television producer Mark Burnett to a new role within his administration. (AP Photo/Getty Images)
“He is a former chairman of MGM and a 13-time Emmy winner!” the Republican wrote. “Mark will strive to strengthen diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
No one currently serves as the US special envoy to the UK. A special envoy’s role is typically temporary in nature and aimed at carrying out a specific mission, but President Trump did not specify the purpose of the role in his announcement.
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Donald Trump and Mark Burnett arrive at California Mart in Los Angeles during the “The Apprentice” finale. (John Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
In early December, President Trump nominated Warren A. Stevens to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James (also known as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom).
President Trump said, “For the past 38 years, Warren has served as President, Chairman, and CEO of her company, Stevens Corporation, building a great financial services company while selflessly serving her community as a philanthropist.” I’ve been building it up.” Post it on your true socials.
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Television producer Mark Burnett introduces President Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., February 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
“Mr. Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time and is honored to have the opportunity to do so as the top diplomat representing the United States to one of our most valued and beloved allies. I am very happy.”
Burnett did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
