President-elect Trump has nominated Somers Farkas and John Arrigo for ambassadorships.
If confirmed, Arrigo, Arrigo, vice president of Arrigo Auto Group in West Palm Beach, Florida, will serve as ambassador to Portugal.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
“John is a very successful businessman in the auto industry, and he is a champion golfer. For more than three decades, he has been an amazing leader in business in West Palm Beach, and he is respected by all,” Trump wrote in his Public Truth forum. “I have known John for a long time. He will do an excellent job for our country, and always put America FIRST.”
Arrigo has been a longtime friend of Trump's, Business Insider reported in 2021.
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Farkas, a model and philanthropist, will serve American interests in the island nation of Malta.
Farkas previously served on Trump's Commission on White House Fellowships.
Somers Farkas attends the New York City Police Foundation 2017 Gala at the Sheraton New York on May 18, 2017 in New York City. (Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
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In his announcement, Trump said he has “raised millions of dollars to donate money, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Alzheimer's Associate, Lighthouse Guild, New York Women's Foundation and, as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation where he always supports BLUE.”
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