About John Arrigo
Born 1964. John Arrigo is a diplomat.
John Joseph Arrigo (born May 12, 1964) is an American businessman and diplomat who has served as the United States Ambassador to Portugal since 2025.
Early Life and Education He earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from the Palm Beach State College.
Family He married Megan Noderer on March 27, 2021, at Mar-a-Lago. Former President Donald Trump, who he's called a close friend for more than two decades, gave a two-minute wedding toast.
Ambassadorship
On Christmas Eve 2024, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Arrigo would be his nominee to be United States Ambassador to Portugal. He was sworn in on September 10, 2025, after a Senate confirmation on August 2, 2025, by a vote of 52-42. He presented his credentials to Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on September 30, 2025. He has urged Portugal to increase its defense spending.
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