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US President Donald Trump has nominated his close aide Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor, 38, currently serves as the White House Presidential Personnel Director and has been a key figure in Trump’s political campaigns and operations, including managing a major Super PAC. Trump praised Gor as a trusted friend with direct access to the president, despite Gor’s limited experience in foreign policy. The nomination comes amid strained US-India relations following Trump’s imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods and additional duties on Russian oil imports. Former adviser Steve Bannon endorsed Gor’s appointment, highlighting his unique trust with Trump and signaling serious negotiations with India. Gor expressed gratitude for the nomination, calling it the honor of his life. He will succeed Eric Garcetti, who served as ambassador from May 2023 to January 2025. The nomination is seen as a strategic move to strengthen ties with India through a personally trusted envoy. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 09:58 IST; source: link)