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The late-night icons, including Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon, could not contain their laughter over a satirical video depicting the president lavishing attention on Musk’s feet, a comical visual that inadvertently aired on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s platform after a hacker infiltrated their system. This incident not only highlighted the absurdity of the situation but also reflected the chaotic intersection of politics and technology.

During their comedic banter, the late-night hosts pointed out that such bizarre spectacles might just be the expected outcome when the federal government decides to streamline its workforce by eliminating tech specialists. The underlying message suggests that the repercussions of such actions could lead to increasingly ludicrous scenarios, raising questions about the competence of those remaining in government roles.

Fallon humorously remarked that the White House suspected the questionable video might be the work of a disgruntled employee, which, in his view, could implicate nearly the entire federal workforce. He shared the now-famous clip adorned with the phrase, “Long Live the Real King,” capturing the audience’s attention and laughter.

The host of The Tonight Show cleverly kicked off his segment by connecting it to the significant political events of the weekend, humorously stating, “This morning I received an email from NBC inquiring about my activities from last week.”

He proceeded to provide a tongue-in-cheek suggestion for how federal employees could adequately respond to Musk’s unusual request for a list of five accomplishments from the previous week.

1. I received this email
2. I opened this email
3. I read this email
4. I laughed at this email
5. I deleted this email

On the other hand, Stephen Colbert had his own take on the matter, suggesting on The Late Show that there was only one fitting response to Musk’s email. However, he quickly realized that since Musk might employ AI to evaluate these responses, it would be wise to include some strategic keywords in their replies.

1. Your mother synergistically
2. Your mother effectively
3. Your mother productively
4. Your mother efficiently
5. Your mother, teamwork

Meanwhile, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel expressed disbelief at Musk’s requirement for employees to account for their recent work. “It’s as if the government is being run by BuzzFeed. This is absurd,” he exclaimed, underscoring the ridiculousness of the situation.

“Trump and his buddy Elon—what a duo! We’ve got a clown and a potato in charge of everything,” he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience.

Fallon humorously highlighted the absurdity of the midnight deadline, quipping, “It’s hard to take seriously when you’re borrowing rules from Cinderella,” before adopting a mock Trump accent to add, “How much more of a pumpkin can I turn into? Find out at 12:01.”

The mass email from Musk served as yet another example of why the late-night hosts viewed Musk’s gift of a chainsaw during his CPAC appearance as fitting, highlighting the chaotic nature of his leadership style.

“Have we determined if these individuals are productive employees? Is their performance the basis for this decision?” Colbert inquired. “Are you going in with a scalpel to ensure that you don’t damage any vital organs?” His wit raised critical questions about the government’s decision-making process.

He then displayed footage of Musk enthusiastically wielding the chainsaw, commenting, “So it’s straight-up amputation… It feels as though we’re treating public servants as if they’re part of an underclass.” This satirical commentary shed light on the broader implications of Musk’s actions.

“They’re just diving in, chopping off heads,” Kimmel remarked. “It’s not just that they are laying off thousands of federal employees; it’s the sheer delight with which they are doing it.” His comments highlighted the troubling attitude toward the vast number of people affected by these decisions.

“We have a non-vetted official, a man who hasn’t been elected by Congress, a foreigner from South Africa who has amassed his nearly trillion-dollar fortune through government contracts, directing his henchmen to access hard drives containing sensitive personal data for hundreds of millions of Americans,” he exclaimed, pointing to the bizarre power dynamics at play.

“We still haven’t seen Donald Trump’s tax returns, but he and Elon have seen ours. That doesn’t make any sense to me, but I’ll tell you what? They’re having a lot of fun with it,” he noted, emphasizing the irony of the situation.

As they watched footage of Musk brandishing the chainsaw, Colbert pretended to be concerned, delivering a deadpan line: “Oh no. Be careful. You might get hurt.” This satirical remark emphasized the absurdity of the situation being portrayed.

He then quoted from an article in the Examiner, which stated, “Their only purpose is…to dismantle democracy by traumatizing federal employees,” highlighting the serious implications of such actions.

“Good luck. Have you ever met a federal employee?” Colbert countered. “They’re hard to traumatize. These are individuals who still use fax machines. They drink from a Mr. Coffee that’s been in continuous operation since the finale of M*A*S*H.” His humorous take reinforced the resilience of federal employees in the midst of chaos.

On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart displayed clips of various news pundits and politicians gleefully endorsing the mass firings, further underlining the troubling perception of these actions.

Nonetheless, Stewart expressed his support for the principles that DOGE claims to champion. “I, too, believe that the government should be more efficient, to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, and to deliver the essential services that Americans rely on more effectively,” he affirmed, reflecting a common sentiment among critics of bureaucracy.

However, he expressed dissatisfaction with how DOGE has approached its initiative, particularly regarding the mass firings and the subsequent rehiring of several critical employees, as well as the misleading claims about funds saved, such as with Gaza condoms and 200-year-olds receiving Social Security checks. He notably pointed out who the targets of DOGE seem to be.

“I’m starting to think that we as a nation don’t grasp where the true waste, fraud, and abuse in our system really lies,” he declared, pulling up a mock desk setup complete with a calculator, mug, and lamp to “join DOGE” and search for cost-cutting opportunities.

“What if we took $3 billion in subsidies we provide to gas and oil companies that already rake in billions in profits?” he suggested. “Oh wait, how about we just close the carried interest loophole on hedge funds that costs $1.3 billion a year? What if we stopped the $2 trillion we’ve given to defense contractors to build a fighter jet that everyone knows will be obsolete since the next conflict will be fought with drones and blockchain technology, whatever that is.”

“Holy s–t! I can’t believe it. I just saved us billions of dollars in 11 seconds,” he exclaimed, showcasing the absurdity of the current financial priorities.

The late-night host then pivoted to make a case against pharmaceutical companies, pointing out that our system is so flawed that we celebrate President Biden’s potential opportunity to negotiate lower prices on just 10 prescription drugs.

“Pharmaceutical companies receive everything from our government: tax breaks, research grants, and patent extensions worth billions of dollars. And what do we, the people, get in return?” he questioned. “The highest drug prices in the western hemisphere.”

Regarding the savings on just those 10 medications, he added with growing frustration, “It would be embarrassing if this was just a small drop in the bucket, and the American people didn’t expect that we should negotiate for all their f–king medications because we’ve already paid for them with our subsidies!”

With that, he crushed the mug in his hand, which looked both painful and messy. After a quick glance at his hand, Stewart quipped, “I’ll be going to the hospital soon.”

He continued on, keeping his injured hand mostly hidden under the desk. At one point, he did raise it to examine it, revealing a decent amount of blood before reassuring the audience, “It’s not that bad!”