Donald Trump has appointed television producer Mark Burnett as a diplomatic envoy, despite the unusual nature of the role. Burnett's appointment lacks clarity and raises questions about the scope of his responsibilities.
Donald Trump, known for his television background before entering politics, appears to be assembling a team with a strong media presence. Media Matters found that 15 former Fox News and Fox Business personnel will be joining the Trump administration. This trend extends to behind-the-scenes roles in television as well. NBC News reported that several programs produced by Mark Burnett, Trump's newly appointed diplomatic envoy, aired on NBC.
While Trump's announcement highlighted Burnett's successful career, the lack of clarity surrounding his role raised eyebrows. The Washington Post noted the unusual appointment, pointing out that special envoys are typically assigned to countries with conflicts or lacking diplomatic relations. This is particularly strange as there is no current US special envoy to the United Kingdom, and the US does not require one
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