White House defends “chainsaw” approach to gov’t layoffs

The Trump administration is defending its “chainsaw” approach to eliminating federal jobs. Trump adviser and billionaire Elon Musk created a buzz waving a chainsaw in the air at this week’s CPAC conference. He told the crowd it’s “the chainsaw for democracy.” Musk has led the administration’s crusade to cut government spending and downsize the federal workforce. Asked about the chainsaw approach, a White House spokesperson insisted there is public support for the administration, and it is committed to cutting “waste, fraud and abuse.”