That Time a White House Guy Went After Elon Musk—And Trump Got Dragged In

You know how some office dramas could give Game of Thrones a run for its money? Yeah, this is one of those. Picture this: a relatively unknown White House aide, a billionaire who tweets too much, and a president who never backs down from a fight. Recipe for disaster? Absolutely.

Meet the Players

Sergio Gor: The Guy You’ve Never Heard Of (Until Now)

So Sergio Gor—Trump’s director of presidential personnel—wasn’t exactly a household name. But here’s the thing about people in those behind-the-scenes roles: they often have way more influence than you’d think. According to The Washington Post, Gor had a serious axe to grind with Elon Musk. Like, “cheering when Tesla stock dropped” level of petty. And honestly? That’s the kind of workplace drama I’d expect from a high school cafeteria, not the White House.

What started this whole thing? No one’s entirely sure. Maybe Musk cut him off in traffic once. But the point is, Gor apparently saw his position as a chance to stick it to the Tesla CEO. Not exactly what you’d call professional behavior.

Elon Musk: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Tweeting

Let’s be real—Elon’s never been one to keep his opinions to himself. He joined Trump’s business councils early on, but bailed after the Paris Accord mess. Since then? Let’s just say their relationship went downhill fast. Climate change, COVID, you name it—if Trump had a take, Musk had a counter-take. And when you’re the richest guy in the world, people tend to listen.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Tesla’s stock was already on a rollercoaster—thanks partly to Elon’s Twitter habits—and then this political drama kicked it up a notch. Makes you wonder: when billionaires and presidents fight, who actually wins?

Trump: Because Of Course He’s Involved

Look, Trump never met a feud he didn’t like. Bezos, Jobs—if you were a big-name CEO who crossed him, you were fair game. But the Musk situation? It’s different. Because now we’re hearing that someone in his administration might’ve been actively gunning for Tesla. That’s… not great optics.

And let’s be honest—Trump’s not exactly known for holding back on Twitter. When Musk criticized his policies, the clapbacks came fast. Subsidies? “Overrated.” COVID concerns? “Elon needs to chill.” Classic Trump.

How This Mess Went Down

Okay, so here’s what reportedly happened:

• Gor tells colleagues he wants payback against Musk—no clear reason why
• Tesla stock takes a dip, and Gor’s apparently doing victory laps internally
• Trump starts taking shots at Musk on Twitter (because again, of course he does)
• White House floats the idea of cutting Tesla incentives—coincidence? Maybe not

Now, here’s the kicker: there’s no smoking gun proving Gor influenced policy. But come on—when a White House aide is openly rooting against a company, that’s… problematic at best.

Why This Matters (Beyond the Drama)

On one hand, it’s easy to write this off as just another political soap opera. But think about it:

1. Personal grudges shouldn’t drive policy. I mean, that’s Politics 101, right? Yet here we are.

2. The tech industry is watching. If the administration goes after Musk today, who’s next? That uncertainty makes investors nervous—and when Wall Street gets nervous, markets get shaky.

3. It’s a bad look for everyone. Trump comes off as petty, Gor looks unprofessional, and Musk? Well, he’s still Elon—love him or hate him.

The Bigger Picture

History’s full of leaders who let personal beefs influence their decisions. Nixon had his enemies list. Jackson straight-up killed a national bank over a grudge. But in today’s world? These fights play out in real time for everyone to see.

What happens next? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. If Trump gets reelected, does this escalate? Does Musk double down? And most importantly—should we be worried when government officials treat public service like some personal revenge fantasy?

Food for thought. Pass the popcorn.