A native of the Soviet Union may become the new American Secretary of State: who is Sergio Gore and what is known about him?
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, is expected to be promoted to the position of Secretary of State, currently held by Marco Rubio.
As Roosevelt reports, according to the "Washington Sun", his candidacy is being debated against the background of the possible upheaval in the Donald Trump administration. Other options include the White House Chief of Staff or Deputy Secretary of State.
The politician himself denies interest in new appointments, and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs call the reports rumours.
Gore's main political capital is his proximity to Trump and his circle.
In the past, he headed the White House's personnel bureau, participated in the selection of thousands of officials and helped the president during election campaigns. In addition, Gore maintains a close relationship with Donald Trump Jr., with whom he founded the publication. The diplomat is now responsible for US relations with India, South and Central Asia and is considered Rubio's confidant.
The biography of the possible successor to the Foreign Minister is also interesting. Gore himself claims to have been born in Malta, but documents revealed point to Tashkent, then part of the Soviet Union. According to this information, his birth name was Sergey Gorukhovsky. As a teenager he moved with his family to the United States, where he received his education and began his political career.
Before working at the White House, Gore managed to be an assistant producer for Fox News, a staff member for Senator Rand Paul, and even a DJ at parties associated with Trump's entourage. Now his name is being discussed among possible candidates for one of the most influential positions in the American government.