Why did #ElonMusk call Sergio Gor, #TRUMP 's pick as US ambassador to India, ‘a snake’🐍?

Elon Musk and Sergio Gor have had a strained relationship, especially after Trump nominated Gor as the next US Ambassador to India 🇮🇳. Their clashes reportedly began months before Musk resigned from the Trump administration in May 2025.

In June 2025, Musk went on Twitter and called Gor “a snake” after a New York Post report claimed Gor hadn’t completed his security clearance paperwork. This was despite Gor overseeing personnel vetting for the White House 🏛️.

The White House quickly denied the claims, asserting that Gor had finished the necessary documentation and his clearance was active ✅. Musk’s frustration with Gor was not limited to this issue. Reports suggested that Musk also “chastised” Gor during Cabinet meetings over disagreements about personnel matters.

A key point of tension came when Musk’s ally, Jared Isaacman, had his NASA nomination withdrawn 🚀. Gor reportedly handed Trump a dossier on Isaacman, highlighting past donations to Democrats, which contributed to the decision. This further infuriated Musk 🔥.

In May 2025, Musk resigned from his post as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role focused on cutting federal spending 💸. His exit followed a public clash with Trump over the administration’s budget bill 📊. This marked the end of Musk’s role in the Trump administration, leaving tensions with Gor unresolved.

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