Overview

• Last week, Katie Miller formally resigned from her consulting role at the Department of Government Efficiency to join Elon Musk’s team on a full-time basis.
• Miller had served as Musk’s “sherpa,” guiding his transition into the White House and reassuring senior administration aides.
• The dispute between President Trump and Musk intensified after Musk unfollowed Stephen Miller on X and both leaders exchanged public criticisms.
• Miller is grappling with conflicting allegiances between her husband, who remains in the Trump White House, and her new employer.
• White House insiders predict that Miller’s renowned loyalty may reach a breaking point if the Trump-Musk clash continues.