Musk, Trump Rift Deepens Over NASA Nomination

Elon Musk publicly labeled Sergio Gor, the White House presidential personnel director, a 'snake' after Gor failed to complete his own background check paperwork while vetting thousands of Trump administration appointees. The dispute reportedly began after a contentious Cabinet meeting in March, where Musk criticized Gor for slow staffing. Tensions escalated when Gor played a key role in revoking the NASA nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Musk, an action seen as the final straw in the Musk-Trump relationship. Musk then launched a series of online attacks against Trump and his legislative agenda, leading to a public and acrimonious split between the two. While some in the administration defended Gor, others noted the feud drew negative attention to White House internal conflicts. Both Musk and Trump have since tried to downplay their hostilities, but the controversy continues to raise questions about White House vetting processes and internal dynamics.