Elon Musk's Chainsaw Stunt at CPAC 2025: Cutting Through Bureaucracy or Just for Show?

Elon Musk made headlines at CPAC 2025 by brandishing a chainsaw, a gift from Argentine President Javier Milei, symbolizing radical cuts in bureaucracy and public spending. The move, echoing Milei's campaign themes, drew mixed reactions, particularly as Musk suggested slashing $500 billion from entitlement programs. His actions reflect an alignment with former President Trump's fiscal ideas and highlight growing international political connections.