Elon Musk’s CPAC stunt is torn apart by internet

What is CPAC? Why was Elon Musk swinging a chainsaw? Here's what to know
CPAC has been in the news as thousands gather for the conservative movement. Here's what to know about the event and what Elon Musk said.
‘Cringe AF’: Elon Musk’s CPAC stunt is torn apart by the internet
Tech billionaire Elon Musk drew the internet’s ire for standing on stage with Argentine President Javier Milei with a chainsaw. Instead of condemning Musk, Milei clapped in awe. Normally, presidents all over the globe wouldn’t be standing near armed men while delivering speeches.
Chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk makes ‘Dark MAGA’ appearance with Javier Milei at CPAC
Wearing a “Dark Gothic MAGA" hat Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Thursday evening.
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Vice President JD Vance and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk attend the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Md. on Thursday. CPAC runs through2.
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
But Thursday morning, CPAC host Mercedes Schlapp had a surprise for the crowd. There would be an even bigger speaker: tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been ripping apart the federal government in his powerful White House role.
Elon Musk wields ‘chainsaw for bureaucracy’ on stage at CPAC to symbolize DOGE’s massive government cuts
Elon Musk took the CPAC stage by storm on Thursday — decked out in a “Dark MAGA” outfit and wielding a prop chainsaw to signify the Department of Government Efficiency’s financial cuts to the federal government.
Elon Musk waves chainsaw at CPAC to showcase budget slashing
The billionaire buddy of President Trump got a rock star’s welcome from the Thursday night crowd of MAGA loyalists and he delivered a speech full of red meat attacks
Elon Musk waves chainsaw on stage at CPAC
Elon Musk began his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference brandishing a chainsaw that was gifted to him by Argentine President Javier Milei.
Elon Musk Just Spammed the Entire Federal Workforce
Using yet another haphazard mass email, Musk and DOGE told federal employees to document what they did last week — or else.
Elon Musk’s CPAC stunt highlights so-called ‘chainsaw bureaucracy’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is revving up the visual imagery. Musk wielded a chainsaw during an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) – apparently to make a point about how he,
'Saved the country': CPAC attendees see silver lining after Elon Musk's DOGE speech
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‘Dark MAGA’ conservatives love Elon Musk’s growing influence over Trump
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Elon Musk's Power Is Being Tested
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Elon Musk Waves Javier Milei’s Chainsaw, Touting Cuts to Government Spending at CPAC
The power tool was gifted to Musk on stage by Argentine President Javier Milei, who popularized it as a symbol for slashing ...
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Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E dividends won’t benefit low-income Americans
Low-income Americans probably won’t see any checks from Elon Musk’s new dividend plan, according to James Fishback, a 30-year ...
Elon Musk Issues Update on Social Security: 'Increasingly Optimistic'
Elon Musk has said that Social Security benefits could increase as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues ...
John Oliver compares Elon Musk’s DOGE department to viral Willy Wonka experience
John Oliver compares Elon Musk’s new role in Donald Trump’s administration to the infamous Willy Wonka experience that went ...
Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms
Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday. They’re facing an ...