“… At age 19, he told the Long Beach Press-Telegram in 2006 that he immigrated to the US from Malta at 12 years old — in 1998 or 1999. He did not describe a prior country of residence.
“In history class, you look at all these immigrants who came with rags and accomplished so much,” Gor told the paper. “Becoming a citizen is a step toward the great American Dream.”
The White House said Gor, who used the surname Gorokhovsky in high school, attended elementary and middle school in Malta, but the dates are unclear.
Ian Borg, deputy prime minister of Malta, emailed The Post: “Sergio’s early childhood was spent in Malta for nearly a decade. In fact, he attended elementary and middle school here. He’s perfectly fluent in Maltese, and deeply connected to the island. We are proud to consider Sergio a product of Malta!”
“Who cares where Sergio grew up as a child?” said Charlie Kirk, a co-founder of the pro-Trump group Turning Point USA. “For over two decades he’s worked in conservative politics. His loyalty to President Donald Trump is unmatched. His success in politics is a testament to his skills and talent. He’s an example of the American dream.”…”