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.
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
The tech billionaire stole the show Thursday, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.
‘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.
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.
CPAC 2025: JD Vance, Elon Musk take the stage
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.
X Thinks Elon Musk Was High Out of His Mind During His Ridiculous CPAC Appearance
Elon Musk has many believing he's on the purest of booger sugar following his stranger appearance at CPAC on Thursday.
Bloomberg Balance of Power: Elon Musk At CPAC
Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill
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 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
Elon Musk’s remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday drew praise from those who were pleased with ...
CPAC 2025 straw poll: Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE garner overwhelming support
President Donald Trump received near-total approval of his one-month administration, according to the Conservative Political ...
Steve Bannon Gives Apparent Nazi Salute During CPAC Speech, Mirroring Elon Musk | Video
The right-wing activist and convicted felon's gesture was identical to the one Musk made at Donald Trump's inauguration The ...
Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade
Key federal agencies such as the FBI, State Department and Pentagon have instructed their employees not to comply with Elon ...
Steve Bannon falls in line with plaudits for Elon Musk and DOGE at CPAC
“Scott Bessent today said Elon’s group in the first 30 days found $55 billion of waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Bannon, ...
‘Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump
The black "Dark MAGA" hats made popular by Elon Musk was heavily noticable at an annual gathering of conservative activists.
Trump live updates: Elon Musk issues ultimatum to federal workers; Hegseth defends firing top military leaders
Elon Musk sent an ultimatum to federal workers at the request of President Donald Trump: explain what they have achieved in ...
Kinzinger: Musk’s chainsaw moment will feature in Democratic attack ads
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said on Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent moment with a chainsaw at the ...