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Colbert Slams Musk's Government Chaos and Layoffs

2/20/2025

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Stephen Colbert took aim at Elon Musk's chaotic "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge), spotlighting the turmoil created by mass layoffs in vital government sectors. With wit, he underscored the absurdity of rehiring nuclear staff just days after their sudden dismissal, emphasizing the urgent need for stability amidst the confusion of leadership at Doge.

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Stephen Colbert took aim at Elon Musk's chaotic "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge), spotlighting the turmoil created by mass layoffs in vital government sectors. With wit, he underscored the absurdity of rehiring nuclear staff just days after their sudden dismissal, emphasizing the urgent need for stability amidst the confusion of leadership at Doge.