US President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled key nominations for his upcoming Trump 2.0 administration, including appointments for US Ambassadors to Portugal and Malta, as well as a special envoy for Latin America. The announcements were made on his social media platform, Truth Social.
On Wednesday, Trump wrote, “It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador to Portugal.”
Trump lauded Arrigo’s qualifications, stating, “John is a highly successful entrepreneur in the automotive industry, and a champion golfer. For over thirty years, he has been an incredible leader in business in West Palm Beach, and is respected by all. I have known John for a long time. He will do an incredible job for our Country, and always put America FIRST.”
Arrigo currently serves as vice president of the Arrigo Auto Group in West Palm Beach, Florida, a location where Trump frequently holds meetings at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to The Hill.
In another announcement, Trump named Somers Farkas as the US Ambassador to Malta, stating, “I am pleased to announce that Somers Farkas will serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Malta.”
Trump highlighted Farkas’ extensive accomplishments, noting, “Somers is a model, philanthropist, documentary producer, and very successful businesswoman. She previously served on my President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, and has raised Millions of Dollars for charity, including for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Alzheimer’s Associate, Lighthouse Guild, the New York Women’s Foundation and, as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation where she has always BACKED THE BLUE.”
Previously, Trump had announced Mauricio Claver-Carone as the State Department’s Special Envoy for Latin America. Regarding this appointment, Trump said Claver-Carone’s role would prioritize America’s interests and address critical issues. He added, “His appointment would help put America’s interests first and address the issues of ‘dire threats we face from illegal mass migration and fentanyl.”
