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President Donald Trump announced television producer Mark Burnett as his Special Envoy to the United Kingdom on Saturday.
Trump shared the news in an update to his Truth Social profile related to the upcoming role.
“It is my great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as the 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,” Trump 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!” Trump continued.
“Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges,” he concluded.
No one currently serves in the role. Trump previously announced Warren Stephens as his nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the U.K.
“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 said in a post on Truth Social.
“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.”
Special envoy roles are traditionally given for nations in the Middle East. Trump has defied the pattern, assigning several special envoy roles for European nations.
“Trump has announced a series of special envoy positions to several top loyalists ahead of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, including his former ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell who he chose as envoy for special missions. That announcement joined previous ones including Adam Boehler as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, and Keith Kellogg to serve as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia,” CBS News reported.
