Overview

• Gor, 38, was formally put forward for New Delhi and concurrently designated special envoy for South and Central Asia, concentrating bilateral and regional authority in a trusted presidential aide.
• The White House said Scavino will assume Gor’s Presidential Personnel Office responsibilities, signaling a potential shift from ideological vetting toward a loyalty-to-Trump focus described by former officials.
• Confirmation timing remains uncertain, with some reporting suggesting hearings could slip into 2026, though Gor’s allies say his close Hill relationships could speed the process.
• White House counsel David Warrington said Gor’s SF-86 is complete and his security clearance is active, pushing back on earlier reports questioning his paperwork and background.
• Indian officials and observers are watching the nomination closely during a tariff dispute, with some voicing unease about the dual envoy title that could be read as regional mediation rather than a strictly bilateral focus.