At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland, Elon Musk took the stage wielding a chainsaw—a symbolic gift from Argentine President Javier Milei. The chainsaw, engraved with Milei’s slogan “Viva la libertad, carajo” (“Long live freedom, damn it!”), represented their shared vision of cutting government bureaucracy.
Musk, dressed in a “Dark MAGA” outfit, declared it the “chainsaw for bureaucracy,” emphasizing his commitment to reducing government size and expenditure. The move mirrors Milei’s own political theatrics in Argentina, where he has used a chainsaw as a symbol of aggressive budget cuts.
Musk’s CPAC appearance underscored his growing influence in conservative circles and his alignment with Trump’s policies of government downsizing. The moment has fueled discussions on bureaucratic reform and the role of high-profile entrepreneurs in shaping political discourse.
