President Donald J. Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, the current Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and a longtime aide, to be the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India. Alongside this ambassadorial role, Gor will also serve as the Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor, described as a trusted ally and close friend of Trump, played a significant role in Trump's presidential campaigns and has been praised by senior officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His appointment comes amid strained relations between the U.S. and India, particularly due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The nomination is seen as a break from convention by placing a political loyalist in a key diplomatic position, potentially providing India with direct access to the President. Gor's nomination requires congressional approval. Following Gor's nomination, Trump has appointed Dan Scavino, a senior advisor and longtime aide, to take over as Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office. Scavino will be responsible for staffing decisions across the administration, overseeing hiring for the Executive Branch. His appointment reflects Trump's trust in his loyalty and experience, as Scavino has been with Trump since 2015 and has supported him through multiple challenges. This staffing change is expected to influence the administration's personnel management moving forward.
Dan Scavino expected to be tapped for White House personnel role https://t.co/xBb8KdVBzg
Trump quips Marco Rubio should never run for another office Follow live: https://t.co/zXZUXeTaOs https://t.co/at8cjancHh
🚨 JUST IN: Dan Scavino to take over as Director of Presidential Personnel Congratulations Dan, this is well deserved! 👏🏼 https://t.co/5uNyFKY8R5