President-elect Trump Appoints 'The Apprentice' Producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK

Dec 21, 2024, 09:17 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, the British television producer best known for creating the reality TV show 'The Apprentice,' as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, who was born in London, has had a distinguished career in television production, including producing 'Survivor' and 'The Voice.' His collaboration with Trump on 'The Apprentice' helped make Trump a television icon and revived his business fortunes. Burnett's appointment adds a special envoy to the UK's diplomatic relations with the United States, in addition to the traditional ambassador role.