Elon Musk showcases chainsaw at CPAC to symbolize cuts in government bureaucracy

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Elon Musk appeared at CPAC, waving a chainsaw gifted by Argentine President Javier Milei. He called it "the chainsaw for bureaucracy," symbolizing their shared approach to reducing government size. This event coincided with the Trump administration's layoffs of about 6,000 IRS employees. The cuts are part of a broader effort to diminish federal agencies. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the layoffs align with Trump's goal to abolish the IRS. This reflects ongoing efforts to reshape the federal workforce under the current administration.


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