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President Donald Trump addresses CPAC 2025, Elon Musk wields chainsaw

David Baratz Alexa Juliana Ard
Feb. 20, 2025Updated Feb. 25, 2025, 8:57 a.m. ET
Elon Musk holds a chainsaw as Argentine President Javier Milei cheers during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk holds a chainsaw as Argentine President Javier Milei cheers during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
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Elon Musk holds a picture of himself during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk holds a picture of himself during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025.
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Elon Musk waving a chainsaw presented to him by Argentine President Javier Milei, right, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Elon Musk waving a chainsaw presented to him by Argentine President Javier Milei, right, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
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President Donald Trump reacts onstage during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. 22, 2025.
President Donald Trump reacts onstage during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. 22, 2025.
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President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. 22, 2025.
President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. 22, 2025.
Nathan Howard, Reuters
Elon Musk speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Elon Musk speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Elon Musk with the chainsaw presented to him by Argentine President Javier Milei, left, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Elon Musk with the chainsaw presented to him by Argentine President Javier Milei, left, at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
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Vice President JD Vance takes part in a conversation with Mercedes Schlapp at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
Vice President JD Vance takes part in a conversation with Mercedes Schlapp at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
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Vice President JD Vance attends the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
Vice President JD Vance attends the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
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Elon Musk holds a chainsaw during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk holds a chainsaw during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025.
SAUL LOEB, AFP Via Getty Images
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk participates in an interview with Newsmax anchor Rob Schmitt at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The annual four-day gathering brings together conservative U.S. lawmakers, international leaders, media personalities and businessmen to discuss and champion conservative ideas.
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk participates in an interview with Newsmax anchor Rob Schmitt at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The annual four-day gathering brings together conservative U.S. lawmakers, international leaders, media personalities and businessmen to discuss and champion conservative ideas.
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Elon Musk holds a chainsaw during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk holds a chainsaw during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Saul Loeb/AFP Via Getty Images
Attendees cheer as Vice President JD Vance speaks during an interview with political commentator Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Attendees cheer as Vice President JD Vance speaks during an interview with political commentator Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Vice President JD Vance attends the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
Vice President JD Vance attends the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in National Harbor, Md.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People pray during the opening morning prayer at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025.
People pray during the opening morning prayer at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Elon Musk addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025.
Saul Loeb/AFP Via Getty Images
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk holds a chainsaw as he arrives on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The annual four-day gathering brings together conservative U.S. lawmakers, international leaders, media personalities and businessmen to discuss and champion conservative ideas.
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk holds a chainsaw as he arrives on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The annual four-day gathering brings together conservative U.S. lawmakers, international leaders, media personalities and businessmen to discuss and champion conservative ideas.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Matt Schlapp and Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) appear on stage at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025.
Matt Schlapp and Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) appear on stage at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event on Feb. 20, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People react following the national anthem performed at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
People react following the national anthem performed at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. and Counselor to President Donald Trump, Alina Habba, participate in a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. and Counselor to President Donald Trump, Alina Habba, participate in a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Former Israeli hostage noa neman (C) attends the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in on Feb. 20, 2025.
Former Israeli hostage noa neman (C) attends the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in on Feb. 20, 2025.
Saul Loeb, AFP Via Getty Images
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp, center, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp, center, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
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Jeff Culp from Westwood, NJ, poses for a photo at a booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jeff Culp from Westwood, NJ, poses for a photo at a booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Conservative Republican and President Donald Trump clothing for sale at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Conservative Republican and President Donald Trump clothing for sale at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Jimmy von Thron, a producer for Blaze TV Prime Time with Alex Stein, shaking a weight at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jimmy von Thron, a producer for Blaze TV Prime Time with Alex Stein, shaking a weight at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
A Shahed-136 drone produced by the Irani and downed in the Ukraine and transported to Poland and then to the United States now on display Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
A Shahed-136 drone produced by the Irani and downed in the Ukraine and transported to Poland and then to the United States now on display Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Steve Bannon with Del Bigtree, CEO of Maha Alliance PAC (Make America Healthy Again), right, at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Steve Bannon with Del Bigtree, CEO of Maha Alliance PAC (Make America Healthy Again), right, at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People pass by the Steve Bannon War Room stage the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
People pass by the Steve Bannon War Room stage the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
January 6 clothing and messaging at booths at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
January 6 clothing and messaging at booths at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People pass by a bus with the image of President Donald Trump for the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at the National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 21, 2025.
People pass by a bus with the image of President Donald Trump for the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at the National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber/USA TODAY
Patriotic clothing worn by people at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Patriotic clothing worn by people at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Feb. 21, 2025.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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