At the Conservative Political Action Conference, Elon Musk made a striking appearance by brandishing a chain saw on stage, symbolizing his intention to confront bureaucracy. Influenced by far-right Argentine President Javier Milei—who previously campaigned with similar imagery—Musk's stunt highlighted his affinity for right-wing populism. Milei's governance proposals included drastic cuts to public spending and a reduction of government ministries. The event became a memorable spectacle, illustrating Musk's tendency to embrace and emulate the provocative tactics of right-wing leaders.
Musk roared—or was he just making a chain saw noise? This, he said, was the chain saw he was taking to the bureaucracy. Chain saw, he repeated for effect. He did not turn it on.
The episode showed how Musk doesn't just cozy up to right-wing leaders—he also seems to copy them. In 2022, Milei... released a chain saw plan that would have cut public spending...
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