The red metallic chainsaw, given to Musk by Milei earlier in the day, was engraved on its side with the Argentine leader's coarse Spanish slogan: "Viva la libertad, carajo," which

"This is the chainsaw for democracy," said Musk, the unofficial leader of DOGE, to a crowd of Republicans in Washington D.C.

Donning his “Dark Gothic MAGA” hat, a black coat and sunglasses, and wielding a chainsaw Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Thursday evening.