### Elon Musk's Tumultuous Exit from Government Efficiency Department

Elon Musk's brief stint at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ended in a chaotic departure marked by contentious budget cuts and public outrage. This past Monday on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart highlighted Musk's rapid decline from a tech visionary to a troubled figure.

Stewart began by noting Musk's fall from grace, describing him as the "tech titan given a mandate to move fast and crush the deep state" who ultimately became the "guy who had a bad night in a Nashville bar he can't remember." Stewart celebrated the end of Musk's turbulent 130-day tenure in the White House, wittily noting that DOGE had successfully "rooted out one of America's least efficient government workers."

Among the highlights of the segment was a photo comparison that Stewart used to underscore Musk's deteriorating condition — showing Musk energetically taking the stage at a Trump campaign event versus a more recent press conference picture where he sports a black eye. "He's looking beaten down," commented Stewart, likening Musk's disheveled appearance to that of his own employees.

Public scrutiny amplified as Stewart elaborated on Musk's purported time on the campaign trail during the 2024 election. According to Stewart, Musk had invested $300 million of his personal funds in Trump's campaign, only to see his reputation and business interests suffer severe damage. Illustrating the extent of Musk's struggles, Stewart referenced a New York Times report alleging that Musk indulged in various recreational substances, including ketamine and Ecstasy.

The comedy show host then provided another laugh by recounting Musk's bizarre behavior during the interview. Musk's tendency to divert conversations to topics like "spaceships" was featured, revealing his struggle to remain focused on matters of presidential policy. Stewart concluded that Trump had "broken this poor man," turning Musk's political ambitions into a cautionary tale of personal and professional disintegration.

Stewart's portrayal serves as a stark reminder to anyone orbiting Trump's political sphere: no matter their ideals or ambitions, they risk ending up mired in controversy and personal debacle. As the segment closed, it left a somber note on Musk's trials and the heavy toll his brief political involvement has taken on him.