Overview

• Musk posted “He’s a snake” on X in response to reports that Sergio Gor had not submitted his SF-86 security clearance paperwork.
• In follow-up posts Musk accused Gor of lying about his birthplace on federal forms and “breaking the law.”
• White House counsel David Warrington and press secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that Gor holds an active clearance and meets all ethical and legal obligations.
• As director of presidential personnel, Gor convinced President Trump to withdraw Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, fueling Musk’s original feud with the administration.
• Although Musk and President Trump have publicly reconciled, Musk’s ongoing attacks on Gor underscore unresolved struggles over personnel authority and loyalty.