Who is Sergio Gor? Trump’s 38-Year-Old Envoy Pick for India

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Trump has tapped his trusted personnel chief for the high-profile diplomatic role amid strained U.S.–India relations

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Observers say his deep trust with Trump signals that messages to India will come straight from the president

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Steve Bannon says Gor’s access to the president makes him a strong pick—even if he lacks foreign policy experience

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