Trump taps Sergio Gor as United States ambassador to India, unique envoy for South Asia

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Presently working as Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor has actually been a long time partner of Trump, playing essential functions in his projects, publications, and political companies.

Sergio Gor is United States ambassador to India|Picture Credit: REUTERS/Craig Hudson

President Donald Trump has actually chosen his long time assistant Sergio Gor, who is presently the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the next United States Ambassador to India.

In a social networks post on Friday, Trump stated Gor, 38, is a “great friend, who has been at my side for many years”

“I am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India,” he stated.

Gor to likewise act as Special Envoy for South & & Central Asia

He would likewise work as an unique envoy for South and Central Asian affairs, Trump stated.

The statement comes amidst tariff stress in between Washington and New Delhi.

Trump stated Gor and his group had actually managed the hiring of almost 4,000 authorities throughout federal departments and companies “in record time,” including that over 95 percent of positions were now filled.

Gor will stay in his existing function at the White House till his verification, he stated.

Gor’s previous functions in projects, books, and Super PACs

“Gor has worked on my historic presidential campaigns, published my best-selling books, and ran one of the biggest Super PACs, which supported our movement,” Trump wrote.

The president described Gor’s role in the administration as “essential” in delivering on his political mandate.

“For the most populous region in the world, it is important that I have someone I can fully trust to deliver on my agenda and help us make America great again. Sergio will make an incredible Ambassador. Congratulations Sergio!” Trump said.

Trump calls Gor “essential”; Gor expresses gratitude

Gor in a social media post said he is “beyond grateful” to Trump for his incredible trust and confidence in nominating him to be the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.

“It will be the honour of my life to represent the United States,” he said.

 VP JD Vance backs Gor’s nomination

Vice President JD Vance in a social media post said Gor “will make a wonderful ambassador for our nation to India”.

Gor will succeed Eric Garcetti, who served as ambassador from May 2023 to January 2025.

Published on August 23, 2025

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