White House Staffer May Have Triggered Trump-Musk Feud: Here's How

Jun 07, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A new report suggests Sergio Gor, a White House staffer, may be behind the ongoing clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk

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The feud escalated when Musk accused Trump of being named in Epstein-related files, and Trump slammed Musk during a press event

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Sergio Gor is a former Trump campaign staffer and currently heads Winning Team Publishing, which released Trump’s books

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Gor reportedly tried to secure a book deal for Musk, hoping to bring him into the conservative publishing world

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When Musk declined, it allegedly upset Trump, who saw it as a snub — possibly igniting the public feud

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Gor shared private messages between Musk and Trump’s team, showing earlier friendly exchanges and growing distance

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After Trump criticized him, Musk accused Trump of hiding Epstein ties and called him ungrateful for past support

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The feud comes at a critical time as Trump builds his 2024 campaign and Musk grows influential among right-wing voices

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