As of January 14, 2026, Sergio Gor is the United States Ambassador to India, appointed by President Donald Trump. A close aide to Trump, Gor previously headed the White House Presidential Personnel Office and co-founded Winning Team Publishing with Donald Trump Jr., bringing a background in Republican politics and fundraising to the role. 

  • Key Role: In addition to serving as Ambassador, Gor is expected to function as a special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs, as reported by TRT World.
  • Background: Born in Uzbekistan (then part of the Soviet Union) and with a background linked to Malta, Gor has a long history in Republican politics, including working with the BBC reports, as a staffer and in media.
  • Context: He is considered a trusted ally of Donald Trump, having worked on his campaigns and managed his publishing, per TRT World. 

He succeeded Eric Garcetti, who served until January 20, 2025. 

Source: TRT World