A White House aide may have triggered the Trump-Musk feud after tensions over a NASA nomination led to a public and political breakdown.
A senior White House official is now at the center of the storm surrounding the escalating feud between former US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. According to a bombshell New York Post report, months of personal grievances and political maneuvering may have led to the dramatic fallout between the two high-profile figures.
Sergio Gor – The Man Behind the Meltdown?
Sources claim Sergio Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel under the Trump administration, played a key role in escalating tensions. Insiders say Gor pushed for Trump to withdraw the nomination of Musk’s close associate, Jared Isaacman, for NASA Administrator—an act that reportedly came moments after Musk’s contentious Oval Office visit.
A White House source revealed, “Sergio was upset about Elon dressing him down at the meeting and said he was going to ‘get him’.”
The decision to pull Isaacman’s nomination is now being viewed as the spark that ignited the Trump-Musk rift.
Tensions Boil Over in the Cabinet Room
The animosity reportedly dates back to Trump’s return to office in January, but it reached a breaking point during a March 6 Cabinet meeting. Musk, known for his bluntness, allegedly told Trump in front of senior officials that Gor was too slow in staffing key positions: “He’s not the right guy for the job.”
This public rebuke reportedly infuriated Gor, who felt humiliated not just by Musk’s words, but by Trump’s reaction—described by one insider as the president giving him the “Why aren’t you doing your f***ing job?” glare.
From that point, sources say, Gor launched a quiet campaign of retaliation.
Personal Vendetta or Political Decision?
Insiders claim Gor became obsessed with Musk, frequently mocking him and even celebrating drops in Tesla’s stock price. One source said, “He would pull up the ‘Stocks’ app and send screenshots with Musk’s losses.”
Others allege Gor planted negative stories about Musk and circulated them among colleagues, bragging about getting “one last shot” at the tech mogul before leaving the administration.
Despite these accounts, Gor denies any personal vendetta. In a statement, he said, “This was never about Elon. It’s about someone who doesn’t agree with America First principles. I fully support President Trump’s decision to remove this nominee.”
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A Larger Rift Beyond One Staffer?
While some point to Gor as the trigger, Trump ally Steve Bannon dismissed the claims, calling them “absolutely ludicrous.” According to Bannon, the real issue lies in the broader, long-standing disagreements between Trump and Musk—on tariffs, foreign policy, and security briefings.
“It’s the president and Elon,” Bannon said. “This has nothing to do with Sergio Gor. He’s just a staffer.”
A Feud With Consequences
What began as internal White House drama has now spilled into the public domain, affecting not just reputations but markets. The Musk-Trump feud continues to evolve, fueled by accusations, denials, and deep political and personal divides.
Whether this conflict burns out or flares further, one thing is clear—the fallout is far from over.
