In a significant reshuffling within the White House, President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Scavino to lead the Office of Presidential Personnel, succeeding Sergio Gor. This change comes after a period of tension between Gor and entrepreneur Elon Musk, which ostensibly led to Musk's disassociation from a governmental role. Concurrently, Gor has been designated as the new ambassador to India, a position confirmed on October 7, 2025.
"He’s a snake" - Elon Musk
The Presidential Personnel Office, under the purview of the White House, is tasked with overseeing the selection and appointment of key positions within the administration. Scavino, who also serves as Deputy Chief of Staff, is a longstanding ally of President Trump and is expected to bring a new dynamic to the recruitment and management of White House staff.
Gor's departure from the personnel role follows a series of events that left the relationship between President Trump and Musk strained. The conflict arose when Musk proposed Jared Isaacman for the position of chief of NASA. Gor, opposing Isaacman due to his political donations to Democratic candidates, played a pivotal role in the administration's decision to reject the nomination. This move was met with disapproval from Musk, leading to his exit from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The fallout between Gor and Musk became public when Musk labeled Gor as "a snake" in response to a New York Post article. Further tension was highlighted by reports from the Daily Mail, which claimed Gor exhibited a sense of triumph upon seeing Tesla's stock prices fall.
Amid the ongoing narrative, there have been recent developments that signal a possible reconciliation between President Trump and Musk. The two were seen engaging at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, Isaacman has reportedly reengaged with the President to discuss the NASA leadership role.
The announcement of Scavino's new responsibility was met with support from conservative circles. A tweet from Crushing Woke Culture lauded Scavino's communication skills and strategic thinking, crediting him with the potential to steer the information narrative in favor of the White House.
Bridgett Fertig echoed this sentiment, celebrating the move as part of a broader initiative to install dedicated supporters of the administration's agenda into key positions.
