Elon Musk's new display picture on X features him with a red metallic chainsaw, a gift from Argentine President Javier Milei. The chainsaw is engraved with the slogan 'Viva la libertad, carajo.' Musk, supporting Milei's libertarian policies, embraces his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and promotes reducing federal bureaucracy.
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