Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again found himself in the spotlight. He’s no stranger to controversy in the past year, and his latest actions have left many, even his firm supporters, puzzled.
Although he holds no elected position in the Trump administration, he’s been appointed head of the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with cutting costs and reducing the federal workforce to eliminate what he deems as waste of taxpayers’ money. Since Donald Trump’s election victory last year, Musk has managed to gain a highly influential position, sparking numerous rumors and speculation within the US government.
Last week, he answered press questions in the Oval Office with his 4-year-old son by his side, which was an odd sight. However, what really caught people’s attention was his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) alongside Argentinian President Javier Milei. At the event, Musk brandished a chainsaw, shocking hundreds of thousands of online viewers.