Elon Musk made a striking appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), brandishing a bejeweled chainsaw gifted to him by Argentine President Javier Milei. The unexpected stunt, seemingly symbolic of Musk’s aggressive stance against federal policies, added fuel to an already contentious conversation.
A Theatrical Entrance with Elon Musk Chainsaw Stunt
On the second day of CPAC, Musk joined Newsmax host Rob Schmitt on stage, accompanied by President Milei. The Argentine leader, known for his public displays with a chainsaw as a metaphor for cutting government spending, handed Musk the ornate tool as a symbolic gesture. As Milei left the stage, Musk launched into a discussion covering politics, personal security concerns, and his aspirations to tour Fort Knox.
Inside Musk’s Mind: ‘A Storm’
Schmitt probed Musk about his thoughts and creative process, asking what it was like to be “inside the mind of a genius.” Musk’s response was cryptic but dramatic: “My mind is a storm.”
The conversation soon turned toward Musk’s increasing involvement in politics. Once politically neutral, he has emerged as a major financial supporter of Donald Trump, aligning himself with conservative policies and openly criticizing the Biden administration.
Accusations Against the Biden Administration After Elon Musk Chainsaw Stunt
One of the most contentious claims Musk made during his appearance was that President Biden’s administration deliberately left two American astronauts stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) to prevent Musk’s SpaceX from receiving credit for their return. According to Musk, NASA’s decision to delay their return was motivated by political bias against Trump supporters.
Musk asserted, “We obviously could have brought them back sooner, but they didn’t want to do what anyone who supported President Trump wanted.”
Social Media Feud with an Astronaut Behind Elon Musk Chainsaw Stunt
Earlier that day, Musk engaged in a heated exchange on his platform, X (formerly Twitter), with European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen. After Musk reiterated his claims online, Mogensen called him out, labeling the statement “a lie” and criticizing Musk’s attacks on mainstream media.
Musk fired back with an offensive remark, which quickly sparked backlash. Mogensen responded with a detailed explanation, pointing out that the astronauts’ return plan had been set since September and that SpaceX was not sending a rescue mission but rather following the predetermined schedule.
NASA’s Official Response
NASA had initially planned for Williams and Wilmore to return on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft in February, though minor delays pushed back the timeline. Recently, the agency announced a potential earlier return using a previously flown Dragon capsule, allowing SpaceX additional time to complete its new spacecraft’s final integration process.
Musk’s CPAC appearance, filled with theatrics and controversy, underscores his growing role in conservative politics and his increasing clashes with the Biden administration. While his claims continue to stir debate, NASA and the astronauts involved have maintained that science, not politics, dictated their mission timeline.
