President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, his White House personnel chief, as the next US ambassador to India, while also naming him special envoy for South and Central Asia, Reuters reported.
Announcing the decision, Trump praised Gor as “one of the most loyal and effective leaders in my administration,” crediting him with helping to fill over 95 percent of federal appointments. Gor, 38, called the nomination “the honor of my life” and pledged to strengthen ties with India.
The appointment comes at a sensitive moment, with Washington preparing to impose 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods over stalled trade talks and New Delhi’s imports of Russian oil. If confirmed by the Senate, Gor will succeed Eric Garcetti in New Delhi, says Reuters.
