Donald Trump has named Sergio Gor, his personnel chief, as ambassador to India and envoy for South and Central Asia
At 38, Gor has no diplomatic experience. His rise came through loyalty to Trump and ties to the Maga faction
Some argue Gor’s closeness to Trump may help India in trade talks, but his mandate aligns with Trump’s one-sided deals
Jaishankar noted he only “read” about the appointment, suggesting New Delhi was bypassed in the approval process
The envoy’s South and Central Asia brief risks reviving hyphenation with Pakistan and expanding US influence in the region
India had earlier resisted a similar move with Richard Holbrooke. Gor’s appointment again raises red flags for New Delhi