Amid tariff war with india, US President donald trump has taken a big decision. trump has appointed Sergio Gor, one of his confidants, as the next US ambassador to India. Along with this, Gore has also been given the responsibility of special envoy for South and Middle east Asian affairs. trump has taken this decision amid heavy tariffs imposed on India.
Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'I am happy to announce that I am appointing Sergio Gor as our next US ambassador to india and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Sergio and his team have appointed more than 4,000 America First Patriots in departments of our federal government in record time. They will help advance my agenda and make America great again.'
Sergio Gor has long been a close associate of the trump family. He co-founded Winning Team Publishing with donald trump Jr. Under this, two books of President trump were published. Apart from this, he ran one of the largest super PACs supporting Trump's campaigns. Praising Gore, trump said that Sergio is a great friend and colleague, who was with me at every step from election campaigns to publications. He will prove to be a great ambassador for this region.
What did Sergio Gore say on being made the ambassador of India?
Sergio Gore reacted on being nominated as the next ambassador to India. He wrote on X that representing America in india will be the biggest honor of my life. I am not more proud of anything than serving the American people through the great works of this administration. He thanked President trump for his incredible faith and trust and said that this is a milestone in his career.
Sergio Gore is Trump's confidant
Gore played an important role in the appointment process of senior officials in the trump administration. Recently, he was also involved in the process of nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman for the head of NASA. Gore is known as a person who has been able to mold the administrative structure in accordance with Trump's vision.
Who is the current US ambassador to India?
Sergio Gore will succeed Eric Garcetti, who served as US ambassador to india from May 11, 2023 to january 20, 2025. He was preceded by Kenneth Juster (2017–2021). Since Garcetti's term ended, the US embassy in india was headed by Jorgan K. Andrews, who took charge on january 20, 2025. Now Gore's appointment is yet to be approved by the Senate. Till then he will continue to play his current role in the White House.
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