Donald Trump has designated Sergio Gor, formerly the White House Director of Personnel, as the new US Ambassador to India. Gor will also assume the role of Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. This appointment places Gor in a significant role, especially given his close relationship with Trump and amidst various controversies surrounding Gor’s past. This article provides an overview of Sergio Gor.
Trump announced his decision through social media, expressing his pleasure in appointing Gor. Gor responded by expressing gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the honor of representing the US.
Sergio Gor was born in Uzbekistan (Soviet Union) in 1986. His family later lived in Malta before immigrating to the United States in 1999. He pursued his education in Los Angeles and then at George Washington University in Washington D.C., where he initially enrolled as Gorokhovsky before simplifying his name to Gor.
Gor’s career includes involvement in John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and subsequent work with Senator Rand Paul.
Gor served as the Chief of Staff for the Trump Victory Finance Committee in June 2020, followed by a role as an advisor and book publishing manager for Donald Trump Jr. In November 2024, Trump appointed Gor as the White House Director of Personnel.
Gor has been connected to a feud between Elon Musk and Trump, with Musk referring to Gor as a ‘snake.’ This stemmed from a claim that Gor had not completed required security clearance documentation.
The White House, however, stated that Gor had fulfilled all the necessary requirements for his security clearance.
Gor’s place of birth is a subject of discussion. While his name is well-known, his place of birth remains unclear. Gor himself has not clarified this, with some reports claiming he was born in Kazakhstan. Some reports mention he is a migrant from Malta. However, most reports indicate Tajikistan as his birthplace.
Gor has connections to Russia. He accompanied Rand Paul to Moscow in 2018 for discussions on Russia-US relations. A leaked Russian record suggests a prior trip to Moscow in 2017, the purpose of which is unknown.
Trump announced Gor’s appointment on social media, highlighting Gor’s long-standing association with him and his contributions to his campaigns and super PAC. Gor will continue in his current role until the confirmation of his appointment.
Gor has expressed his appreciation for the appointment, stating that it’s an honor to serve the American people and represent the US. Eric Garcetti held the previous role of US Ambassador to India until January 2025. Sergio Gor now fills this vacancy.
