Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:33am on 23 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
White House Personnel Director Sergio Gor has been nominated by Donald Trump as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor, 38, expressed deep gratitude, calling it the “honour of my life.” Born in Soviet-era Uzbekistan, Gor moved to Malta, studied in the US, and rose through Republican ranks, working with Senator Rand Paul and Trump’s campaigns. Trump praised Gor’s loyalty and record-setting staffing achievements. Endorsements came from VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The nomination coincides with Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on India, including a 25% penalty for purchasing Russian oil. (PC: CNBC)
