A local car dealership selected to become an ambassador for this country

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A famous South Florida car dealership owner has been chosen to become a European country’s U.S. ambassador.

On Christmas Eve post on his Truth Social accountPresident-elect Donald Trump announced he was nominating Jupiter resident John Arrigo to serve as ambassador to Portugal.

Trump called Arrigo a “successful entrepreneur” and “golf champion” who “will always put America first.”

Arrigo and his brother Jim own car dealerships in West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce and Tamarac and are known for their light-hearted commercials that have been a part of South Florida airwaves for years.

Arrigo will still need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

This announcement comes on the same week as Trump’s nomination Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as ambassador to Panama.