| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominee | Sergio Gor |
| Age | 38 |
| Background | Born in Uzbekistan (1986), lived in Malta, migrated to the US in 1999. Attended high school in Los Angeles and studied at George Washington University. |
| Career Path | Worked on John McCain's 2008 Presidential campaign. Joined Senator Rand Paul's RANDPAC in 2013, became Deputy Chief of Staff. Joined Trump's political team in 2020, co-founded Winning Team Publishing. |
| Trump Administration | Appointed Director of Presidential Personnel in 2024. Responsible for hiring 95% of federal appointees in Trump's second term. Key figure in implementing Trump's "America First" agenda. |
| Role in Trump Camp | Close to Trump's inner circle, published pro-Trump books, led key Super PACs like Right for America and MAGA Inc. |
| New Role | Nominated as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. |
| Context of Appointment | US-India tensions: Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, criticism over India's purchase of Russian oil. Post vacant since Eric Garcetti's resignation in January 2025. |
| Unprecedented Move | The dual role (Ambassador + Special Envoy) is unprecedented, raising questions in New Delhi regarding Gor's mandate. |
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