Trump appoints The Apprentice producer as US special envoy to UK

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

76% : In an announcement on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump hailed 64-year-old Burnett, saying: "With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role.
73% : "Trump went on to cite multiple shows that Burnett had created and produced including Survivor, Shark Tank, The Voice and, most notably, The Apprentice, which ran from 2004 to 2017 and featured Trump as its host.
73% : "Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges," Trump said, adding: "Congratulations Mark!"Burnett's appointment, which does not require Senate confirmation, follows Trump's tapping of Republican mega-donor and investment banker Warren Stephens as the US's ambassador to the UK.
52% : Trump has also appointed Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former romantic partner of Trump's son Donald Trump Jr, as ambassador to Greece.
40% : Trump pardoned Kushner in 2020.
18% : Mark Burnett, who also created Survivor, Shark Tank and The Voice, lacks diplomatic and foreign policy experienceDonald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, a British television producer who helped produce Trump's show The Apprentice, as the US's special envoy to the UK.

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