Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s HR Director

In a recent outburst, Elon Musk blasted President Trump’s Human Resources Director, Sergio Gaulle, labeling him a “snake.” This criticism came in the wake of reports suggesting that Gaulle failed to pass standard background checks despite his prominent role as the administration’s leading veterinarian.

Musk expressed his disdain on social media, stating, “He’s a snake,” in a tweet posted late Wednesday.

Gaulle, 38, is believed to have significantly contributed to the fallout between Musk and Trump by convincing the president to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close friend of Musk’s, earlier this month. He also reportedly influenced the Senate’s decision to push through NASA leadership just before the confirmation process.

This back-and-forth of insults peaks a tense situation, especially following June 5th, when both Musk and Trump exchanged criticisms. At that time, Trump even threatened to terminate a substantial federal contract with Musk’s company.

Gaulle’s involvement in this saga seems to have angered several of Trump’s key advisors, who view him as a potential threat to the president’s political plans.

Musk had been one of Trump’s largest financial supporters during the last election, donating over $250 million to the campaign.

Isaacman’s nomination was one Musk was particularly concerned about. The abrupt change in plans has put Musk in a precarious position with respect to a bill that aligned with Trump’s campaign objectives.

Gaulle is responsible for the recruitment and evaluation of over 4,000 executive branch appointees. It’s reported that Isaacman’s nomination faced challenges due to prior donations to the Democratic party, which ultimately influenced Trump’s final decision.

Interestingly, many prominent former Democrats hold positions within the Trump administration, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Despite Gaulle’s critical role in the administration, he has not submitted the necessary form SF-86 for background checks, unlike his White House colleagues. This form is typically submitted before taking on any official duties.

The White House noted that Gaulle, who currently has interim security clearance, has filled out over 100 pages of questions required for permanent clearance, but it’s unclear when he will actually submit them.

The form for security clearance asks candidates to disclose connections to foreign countries, among other things. Gaulle claims to be from Malta, though the Maltese government has confirmed he was not born there, stating he moved to the U.S. at the age of 12.

At the time of this ongoing drama, Guillaume had not responded to Musk’s tweet.