WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — On Friday, President Donald Trump appointed his close political advisor, Sergio Gor, as the United States ambassador to India,WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — On Friday, President Donald Trump appointed his close political advisor, Sergio Gor, as the United States ambassador to India, dispatching one of his trusted enforcers during a sensitive period in relations with New Delhi. dispatching one of his trusted enforcers during a sensitive period in relations with New Delhi's.
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — On Friday, President Donald Trump appointed his close political advisor, Sergio Gor, as the United States ambassador to India,WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — On Friday, President Donald Trump appointed his close political advisor, Sergio Gor, as the United States ambassador to India, dispatching one of his trusted enforcers during a sensitive period in relations with New Delhi. dispatching one of his trusted enforcers during a sensitive period in relations with New Delhi's.
The 38-year-old Gor ascended rapidly within conservative political circles, ultimately becoming one of the most influential, albeit discreet, aides in the White House. His responsibility involved vetting approximately 4,000 appointees to guarantee their unwavering loyalty to Trump.
Gor has adversaries such as Elon Musk, who, after his dramatic fallout with Trump, labeled Gor a "snake" for undermining the tech and aerospace billionaire's selection to head Nasa.
Gor's impact does not encompass significant expertise in foreign policy, apart from participating in international travel and orchestrating a dismissal of National Security Council personnel whose opinions were deemed questionable.
"As the most populous region in the world, it is crucial for me to have an individual I can completely rely on to fulfill my agenda and assist us in MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," Trump stated on his Truth Social platform.
"Sergio is destined to be an outstanding Ambassador," he stated.
Trump stated that Gor would additionally serve as a special envoy for South and Central Asia.
Trump has predominantly marginalized conventional diplomats and has depended on personal acquaintances for diplomatic efforts, while the highest position in the State Department for South Asia remains unfilled.
The nomination follows an increase in tensions with India, a country that the United States has regarded as an emerging partner since the 1990s.
Trump has taken steps to increase tariffs on India in an effort to exert pressure regarding its energy purchases from Russia, notwithstanding Trump's own diplomatic relations with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
In recent days, India has conducted high-level discussions with both Russia and China.
Various US administrations have regarded India as a counterbalance to China, which is perceived as the primary global competitor of the United States.
Trump has discussed the possibility of mediating between India and Pakistan following their ceasefire after a short conflict in May, although India has shown reluctance towards any direct involvement from the United States.
Political expert
Gor was born in Uzbekistan during the time it was part of the Soviet Union – a detail he has kept private – before relocating to Malta as a child.
Following his time at university in the United States, he engaged in Republican Party politics, ultimately assuming prominent roles alongside Senator Rand Paul, a notable Republican opponent of foreign interventionism. He then transitioned to working as a fund-raiser and book publisher for Trump, in addition to pursuing a hobby as a wedding DJ.
In his statement, Trump praised Gor's efforts as the director of presidential personnel, noting that 95 percent of the positions have been filled and that he will remain in his role until the Republican-controlled Senate officially confirms him as ambassador.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promptly expressed his support for Gor on X, stating that he would serve as an "outstanding representative of America in one of the most significant relationships our country maintains globally."
Trump appointed an ambassador to India later than he did for numerous other significant nations.
While presidents have frequently appointed political advisors as ambassadors – for instance, former president Joe Biden designated former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel to serve in Tokyo – India boasts a distinguished tradition of appointing public intellectuals as ambassadors.
US ambassadors to India have featured notable economist John Kenneth Galbraith as well as the social scientist and future senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Biden appointed Eric Garcetti, a former mayor of Los Angeles with a keen interest in Indian philosophy, as his ambassador to India. Garcetti had studied Hindi and Urdu during his youth. — AFP
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