Former White House Presidential Personnel Office head Sergio Gor has been announced as the next United States Ambassador to India, US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. Gor will succeed his current role after Dan Scavino takes over the, while continuing as Deputy Chief of Staff.

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Sergio Gor named US ambassador to India

“I am pleased to announce that the great Dan Scavino, in addition to remaining Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, replacing Sergio Gor, who did a wonderful job in that position, and will now become the Ambassador to India,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Dan will be responsible for the selection and appointment of almost all positions in government, a very big and important position. Congratulations Dan, you will do a fantastic job!!!”

The announcement came just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Gor at his residence in New Delhi, saying he is certain that his time as ambassador will further improve the India-US “Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.” PM Modi on X wrote, “Glad to receive Mr. Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I’m confident that his tenure will further strengthen the India–US partnership.” External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also met Gor to discuss the India-US relationship and its global importance. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar wished Gor success in his new role. “Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi. Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance. Wish him the best for his new responsibility.” Jaishankar wrote on X earlier.

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Who is Sergio Gor?

Sergio Gor has immigrant roots and a remarkable journey to American politics and power. Gor was born as Sergey Gorokhovsky on November 30, 1986, in Tashkent, which was then part of the Soviet Union. In 1994, he moved with his family to Malta and later, in 1999, to Los Angeles. He grew up mastering multiple langauges and attended De La Salle College in Malta. He completed his higher education in the United States. Gor studies Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University. He was pretty much engaged in conservative politics from the very start and later even founded the university’s chapter of the Young America’s Foundation. Rising as a Republican rank came handy to him given his portfolio.

After graduation, Gor pursued his ambitions on Capitol Hill. Following earlier stints, such as mocking Barack Obama’s ties to ACORN, young Gor became a spokesman for Republican figures like Steve King and Michele Bachmann. He later joined Senator Rand Paul’s political action committee (RANDPAC) and served for years as the senator’s deputy chief of staff and senior political advisor.

In 2020 Gor joined the Trump Victory Finance Committee. He co-founded Winning Team Publishing and managed major fundraising and political initiatives. He was also leading Right for America, a pro-Trump political action committee.

In 2025, Gor became the Director of the Presidential Personnel Office under the Trump administration. During his tenure he clashed with multiple high-profile figures, including Elon Musk. On August 22, 2025, President Trump announced Gor’s nomination as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.