Donald Trump has named the British producer behind The Apprentice actuality TV collection as his particular envoy to the UK.
The president-elect mentioned Mark Burnett would carry “a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition” to the function.
Mr Burnett, 64, was instrumental in considerably elevating the profile of Mr Trump within the US when he was appointed as the principle host within the north American model of The Apprentice.
Announcing the envoy function, Mr Trump mentioned: “It is my great honour 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.
“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.
“Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges.”
In October 2016, Mr Burnett and his spouse, actor Roma Downey, distanced themselves from Mr Trump, criticising the “hatred, division and misogyny that has been a very unfortunate part of his campaign”.
Mr Trump has already nominated businessman Warren Stephens to function the US ambassador to the UK.
Sir Keir Starmer confirmed on Friday that Peter Mandelson had been chosen because the UK’s ambassador in Washington.
The former cupboard minister and European Union commerce tsar mentioned, “it is a great honour to serve the country in this way”.
However, the Labour grandee’s previous remarks about Mr Trump – who he as soon as described as “little short of a white nationalist and racist” – could but plague makes an attempt to foster shut US-UK relations.
Chris LaCivita, a senior adviser to Mr Trump’s 2024 election marketing campaign described Lord Mandelson as an “absolute moron”.
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