India, Aug. 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday announced his "great friend" Sergio Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India and the special envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor, a close Trump ally, is often described as one of the most influential people in the White House.

Gor, who is currently the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, will remain in the position until his confirmation, said Trump in a post on Truth Social.

"I am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India, and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. As Director of Presidential Personnel, Sergio and his team have hired nearly 4,000 America F...