Trump taps former producer of ‘The Apprentice’ as special envoy to U.K.
In a diplomatic twist worthy of reality TV, President Trump has appointed the former producer of “The Apprentice,” Mark Burnett, to serve as a special envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett’s unique background is raising eyebrows on both sides of the Atlantic, but the White House insists his entertainment industry experience will be invaluable in forging strong ties with the British government.