Tesla CEO Elon Musk swiped at a senior White Home official late Wednesday following experiences of a rift between the 2 males.
Musk replied to a put up on X, the social media platform he owns, linking to a New York Post story detailing that Sergio Gor had not submitted full vetting paperwork. Gor is without doubt one of the most influential officers within the White Home, serving as head of the Workplace of Presidential Private.
“He’s a snake,” Musk wrote of Gor.
Gor didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Gor is a highly influential aide with robust ties to the MAGA motion. He’s an in depth ally of Donald Trump Jr. and a fierce loyalist to the president. He additionally led the pro-Trump tremendous PAC Proper for America.
As head of the Workplace of Presidential Personnel, Gor oversees the vetting and appointments of 1000’s of presidency staff, making certain they’re aligned with Trump’s agenda.
Gor has been within the headlines as a central determine within the acrimonious break up between the president and Musk, who departed his function as a particular authorities worker late final month.
Musk and Gor reportedly clashed in latest months, together with at Cupboard conferences the place Musk chastised Gor over personnel disagreements. Gor was additionally cited as a key figure in pushing for the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman, a Musk ally who had been tapped to steer NASA. Trump pulled the nomination shortly after Musk’s departure from authorities, citing “prior associations,” a reference to Isaacman’s donations to Democrats.
An administration official instructed The Hill that the choice to tug Isaacman’s nomination in the end rested with the president. The official additionally downplayed speak of a wider feud between Gor and Musk. They famous Gor oversaw the hiring of DOGE officers and argued the 2 have been broadly aligned on the company’s targets.