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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…

6 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.

10 hours ago·Washington, United States

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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.

11 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Wrap

'Morning Joe' Warns Elon Musk After CPAC Stunt: 'You Live by the Chainsaw, Die by the Chainsaw'

MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” panelists believe Elon Musk just gave Democrats the perfect image to combat him with. Joe Scarborough revealed as much Friday morning while discussing Musk’s decision Thursday to pose with and brandish a chainsaw at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). “Democrats just have to be over the moon right now [that] they’ve got their image of Elon Musk. He’s got the chainsaw held up in the air, and a split scr…

12 hours ago·United States

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The National Pulse

Fleccas Talks Bonusland: Chainsaw for Bureaucracy

Fleccas and Richard RatBoy host the most based, twice-weekly comedy podcast covering Western cultural decline. The podcast lampoons the political regime and reports on what we all know to be true – but few dare say. The Fleccas Talks podcast also provides two massive BonusLand hours for Pulse+ subscribers each week. Sign up today by… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Fleccas Talks Bonusland: C…

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WDVM

‘Chainsaw for bureaucracy’: Musk waves chainsaw on stage at CPAC

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday where he was gifted a chainsaw on stage by Argentine President Javier Milei.

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