Elon Musk says his DOGE chainsaw stunt onstage 'lacked empathy'
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Elon Musk reflected on his decision to brandish a chainsaw on stage at CPAC, stating that it lacked empathy. He acknowledged that he received the chainsaw from Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, and regretted his actions. This incident became a well-known moment during Musk's tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. He has voiced strong criticisms against Trump’s spending bill, suggesting it would negatively affect American jobs and infrastructure, indicating a shift in his relationship with the former president.
Musk noted he accepted the chainsaw from Milei and ran with it, but in retrospect, he realized it lacked empathy.
At CPAC, Musk brandished a chainsaw while proclaiming it as the 'chainsaw for bureaucracy', a moment that became iconic.
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