Trump Names Sergio Gor as New Ambassador to India While Dan Scavino Takes Over Personnel Office Leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Dan Scavino will lead the White House Presidential Personnel Office. The announcement was made on Truth Social. Scavino takes over from Sergio Gor, who is now the U.S. Ambassador to India. Trump emphasized the significant responsibilities of Scavino’s new role, which involves selecting and appointing government officials.
Scavino’s New Role
Taking charge of the Presidential Personnel Office, Scavino will oversee the appointment of nearly all government positions. Trump praised Scavino’s appointment as a “very big and important position.”
Sergio Gor as Ambassador to India
Sergio Gor has begun his tenure by meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss crucial bilateral topics. Their discussions covered trade, defense, and critical minerals, indicating a push to mend strained relations between the U.S. and India.
Challenges in U.S.-India Relations
Recent months have seen tensions between the two nations because of tariffs and the absence of a favorable trade deal. Issues such as a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas have also been controversial. Despite the challenges, Gor expressed optimism about improving U.S.-India ties. He emphasized the importance of critical minerals during his discussions in New Delhi.
Meetings with Indian Officials
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Gor, expressing confidence in his ability to strengthen the strategic partnership.
- Gor also met with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, diplomat Vikram Misri, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Modi recently reached out to congratulate Trump on his “historic Gaza peace plan,” reaffirming India’s position as a close ally.
Strategic Shifts
The evolving diplomatic landscape has led India to reconsider its strategy, increasingly turning towards Beijing. Despite India’s pioneer status in trade talks with the U.S., outstanding issues remain about reducing high tariff barriers.
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