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US President Donald Trump has nominated his close aide Sergio Gor, 38, as the next US ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Gor, currently director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, has been a key figure in conservative circles and was responsible for vetting thousands of appointments to ensure loyalty to Trump. Despite limited foreign policy experience, Trump expressed confidence in Gor’s ability to represent US interests and advance his agenda. The nomination comes amid heightened US-India tensions, including recent tariffs imposed by Trump on Indian imports to pressure India over Russian energy purchases. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed Gor’s nomination, calling him an excellent representative for the important US-India relationship. Gor’s appointment reflects Trump’s preference for trusted allies over career diplomats in key diplomatic roles. The US continues to view India as a vital partner in counterbalancing China, even as India engages with Russia and China diplomatically. Elon Musk, who clashed with Gor in the past, publicly criticized him, calling him a “snake.” Gor’s nomination awaits Senate confirmation. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 09:16 IST; source: link)