Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed British TV executive Mark Burnett, who produced him on The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump said it was his ‘great honour’ to pick his former colleague for the role, which is separate to the position of US ambassador to the UK. ‘Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges,’ he added. Burnett said in a statement: ‘I am truly honoured to serve The United States of America and President Trump as his Special Envoy to the United Kingdom.’ He created The Apprentice and produced it along with a range of other reality TV programmes, winning 13 Emmy Awards.” (12/22/24)