US midterm fallout: Trump's India envoy Sergio Gor may replace Marco Rubio - report

File photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US ambassador to India Sergio Gor stand for the national anthem, as they attend a Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. As Washington prepares to recover from the less than ideal performance of the Republican party during the midterms, reports suggest a possible overhaul in senior leadership.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has emerged as a possible contender for senior positions in president Donald Trump's administration following the recent setbacks in the midterm elections, with his name reportedly circulating for roles including White House chief of staff and secretary of state.Gor, a former senior White House aide and close Trump ally, has been discussed within the administration as a potential candidate for a bigger role during the second half of Trump's term, according to a report by The Washington Sun, citing 10 people familiar with internal discussions. There is also growing speculation among State Department officials that Gor is interested in a promotion.Well-connected within the administration and known for his direct access to Trump, Gor has increasingly taken part in high-level diplomatic...