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Trump Appointee Misrepresented Origins Amid Security Clearance Delays

7/9/2025

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Sergio Gor, appointed by President Trump to vet political staff, misrepresented his origins, claiming to be Maltese when he was born in Uzbekistan. Despite delays in his security clearance paperwork, the White House insists he meets requirements. Gor's history includes a contentious involvement in Trump's clash with Elon Musk and a notable rise in wealth.

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Sergio Gor, appointed by President Trump to vet political staff, misrepresented his origins, claiming to be Maltese when he was born in Uzbekistan. Despite delays in his security clearance paperwork, the White House insists he meets requirements. Gor's history includes a contentious involvement in Trump's clash with Elon Musk and a notable rise in wealth.