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What happens at CPAC? When and where the conference takes place

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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) gathers three times a year, usually in February, March and July, and can always be relied upon to serve up a woke-bashing, conspiracy theory-pushing, red meat-throwing jamboree.

The latest instalment is taking place right now at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, just outside Washington DC, running from 21 to 24 February.

One of the top speakers to join the conference this time around is the eccentric, muttonchop-wearing, chainsaw-wielding Argentinian president Javier Milei.

CPAC chairman explained in a that he met Mr Milei at CPAC Mexico “as he was beginning his historic campaign, and we believe he has captured the spirit of those who see the treachery of globalist elites. American patriots are rooting for him to succeed and we also like the chainsaw”.

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