As a former Ambassador to President Trump, Carlos is also a key spokesperson in the media on President Trump’s perspective on the complex issues of trade, immigration and peacekeeping between nations. His insights are widely syndicated in outlets including NBC News, Newsmax, Scripps, NTD News, Florida Politics, and the New York Post. During the 2024 campaign, Carlos’s takedown of broken Biden-Harris border policies alongside Vivek Ramaswamy dominated headlines and was covered extensively by Breitbart, One America News (OANN), and the Associated Press.

A top political insider in Florida and Washington, DC, Carlos founded Continental Strategies to shape the landscape of political and diplomatic initiatives on the homefront and in Latin America. Since its founding, Carlos has grown the firm to host a dynamic team that drives success for clients in DC, FL, Puerto Rico, and Central and South America. 

Carlos was unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as President Trump’s Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), serving from March 2018 to January 2021. During his tenure, he held several key leadership positions, including the Chair of the Permanent Council, the Budget Committee, and the Economic Development Committee. He also spearheaded the successful re-election of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro, reinforcing US influence and alliances in Latin America.

Recognized for his diplomatic expertise, Carlos was also appointed by President Trump as a US Representative to the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations under Ambassador Nikki Haley and he was later nominated to serve as the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, based on his extensive knowledge of Latin America.

In Florida, Carlos first caught the attention of President Trump when he was elected as the State Representative for Florida’s 105th District at an impressively young age. In this role he earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for conservative principles and he played a critical role in Florida’s Fiscal and Economic policies. In the Florida Legislature, he rose to prominence as Chairman of the Florida House Appropriations Committee, leading the negotiations and passage of the state’s $83.5 billion budget.

Before venturing into politics, Carlos was an attorney and Founding Partner of Trujillo, Vargas, Gonzalez and Hevia LLP, based in Coral Gables, Florida. Under his leadership, the firm grew to more than 50 employees and generated over $10 million in annual revenue.

He previously served as the Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County for more than five years. Additionally, he served as a member and manager of multiple real-estate holding companies in Coral Gables, a Board Member on the Public Health Trust of Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a member of the State Electoral College.

Carlos earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Spring Hill College and a law degree from Florida State University College of Law. He has been an active member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and he was even recognized for his legal ability and ethical standards in receiving the lauded AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Carlos and his wife Carmen are raising four children, Carlos, Isabella, Juan Pablo and Felipe in the Washington, DC area.

As a key Trump ally, distinguished strategist, respected diplomat, and influential conservative leader, Carlos Trujillo continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Republican Party and the political landscape in America and abroad.