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President-elect Trump introduced Saturday he has tapped the author of “The Apprentice” to grant a diplomatic position in the UK.
In a Reality Social put up, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American TV manufacturer who was once born in London, because the after U.S. particular envoy to the United Kingdom.
“It is my great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom,” the president-elect mentioned. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role.”
Along with developing Trump’s former display “The Apprentice,” Burnett additionally created “Shark Tank” and led manufacturing of alternative systems akin to “Survivor” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” In his Reality Social put up, Trump mentioned the manufacturer had created one of the “biggest shows in Television History” and touted his achievements.
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President-elect Trump has picked TV manufacturer Mark Burnett for a unutilized position in his management. (AP Photograph/Getty Pictures)
“He is the former Chairman of MGM, and has won 13 Emmy Awards!” the Republican wrote. “Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges. Congratulations Mark!”
Nobody is recently serving as a U.S. particular envoy to the UK. Particular envoy roles are usually transient in nature and supposed to meet a particular project, despite the fact that Trump didn’t specify the aim of the position in his announcement.
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Donald Trump and Mark Burnett throughout “The Apprentice” finale arrivals at California Mart in Los Angeles. (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Previous in December, Trump tapped Warren A. Stephens to grant because the U.S. ambassador to the Court docket of St. James, sometimes called the U.S. ambassador to the UK.
“Over the last 38 years, while serving as the president, chairman, 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 mentioned in a put up on Reality Social.
TV manufacturer Mark Burnett introduces President Trump on the Nationwide Devotion Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Pictures)
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Burnett didn’t straight away reply to Fox Information Virtual’s request for remark.
Fox Information Virtual’s Greg Wehner contributed to this file.