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Musk wields chainsaw onstage at CPAC, touting DOGE cuts

Argentinian President Javier Milei presented Elon Musk with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., symbolizing their shared goal of cutting government waste and inflation issues in their respective countries.
Musk spoke at CPAC about major cuts and reforms in government spending, claiming that the new Department of Government Efficiency has already saved over $55 billion.
While addressing criticism, Musk emphasized the importance of reducing government waste for saving programs like Medicare and Social Security, stating, 'It's essential.'
Musk confirmed discussions with Trump about potentially issuing 'DOGE dividends' to U.S. Citizens from savings gained through cuts in government spending.

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Democracy Now!

At CPAC, Elon Musk Wields Prop Chainsaw to Celebrate DOGE Cuts

Billionaire Elon Musk took the stage Thursday at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Musk was welcomed to the far-right gathering by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who gifted Musk with a chainsaw to celebrate DOGE’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce while gutting entire government agencies. Elon Musk: “Arghhhh! This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy! Chainsaw!” Also appearing at CPAC on Thursday were Vi…

7 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Caller

Corporate Media Lose Their Minds Over Elon Musk’s Chainsaw-Wielding CPAC Appearance

The corporate media just cannot seem to have any fun with the viral images of Elon Musk wielding a chainsaw onstage at CPAC.

11 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Santa Clarita Valley Signal

Musk sheds light on motivations and DOGE targets at CPAC

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer OXON HILL, Maryland — In a wide-ranging interview with NewsMax host Rob Schmitt, technologist and special government employee Elon Musk offered insights into what drives him. Musk was announced on the day of his appearance on Thursday, the first day of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland near Washington, D.C. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency, a temporary advisory b…

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Channel 4

At CPAC Musk defends DOGE cost cutting as ‘a good time’

At the Conservative Political Action Conference - or CPAC - in Washington DC Elon Musk brandished a chainsaw and Steve Bannon raised his arm to the crowd.

13 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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slovenskenovice.si

It's not true, but it is: Elon Musk jumped on stage with a chainsaw

"It's a chainsaw for bureaucracy," Musk said.

13 hours ago·Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Greek Reporter

Javier Milei Gifts Elon Musk a Chainsaw at CPAC Event

Argentine President Javier Milei hands US entrepreneur and US special government employee Elon Musk a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2025 at National Harbor, Maryland, USA, 20 February 2025. Credit: EPA/WILL OLIVER / POOL DOGE Co-lead and Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C., waving a chainsaw Argentinian President Javier Milei gave him. Milei pre…

13 hours ago

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