Donald Trump Appoints ‘The Apprentice’ Producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom

Twenty years after TV producer Mark Burnett gave Donald Trump a job on The Apprentice, Trump is giving Burnett a job in his administration. On Saturday, December 21, Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he’s appointing Burnett as his Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role,” the president-elect wrote. “Mark is known for creating and producing some of the biggest shows in television history, including Survivor, Shark Tank, The Voice, and, most notably, The Apprentice. He is the former chairman of MGM and has won 13 Emmy Awards!” In his envoy position, Burnett will “work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges,” Trump added. U.S. presidents typically ...
- 12/22/2024
- TV Insider
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