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Trump nominates former Florida car dealer John Arrigo for ambassador role

Two men in suits appear in an ad for an Alfa Romeo-Fiat dealership in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Jim Arrigo, left, and brother John Arrigo, right, sold with their sister their family's dealerships in September 2020. President-elect Donald Trump announced John Arrigo as his pick to become the U.S. ambassador to Portugal. (FACEBOOK)
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Julie Walker
January 03, 2025 06:00 PM

A former South Florida automotive dealer may become the country’s ambassador to Portugal if confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

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