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Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India and Regional Special Envoy

The nomination faces Senate review against a backdrop of rising U.S.–India trade tensions.

Sergio Gor, a close Trump ally, is often described as one of the most influential people in the White House.
Donald Trump- Sergio Gor | Image: AP
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that White House personnel chief Sergio Gor is his pick for ambassador to India, with an added role as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
  • Gor will remain director of the Presidential Personnel Office until Senate confirmation, filling a New Delhi post vacant since Eric Garcetti’s departure in January 2025.
  • The move follows a sharp downturn in relations, with U.S. tariffs on Indian goods set to double to 50% on August 27 and a planned U.S. trade delegation visit to New Delhi canceled for August 25–29.
  • Trump highlighted Gor’s loyalty and staffing record, crediting him with helping hire nearly 4,000 appointees and claiming federal departments are over 95% staffed.
  • Coverage notes Gor’s limited India-specific experience and past controversies, including a clash with Elon Musk over a NASA pick, even as top officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance praised the choice.