Overview

• Elon Musk stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency after 128 days on May 28 while taking on an advisory role to former President Trump.
• Trump honored Musk at a White House farewell by presenting him with a ceremonial golden key during a press conference.
• Musk claimed to have saved over $100 billion in federal spending but critics note Trump’s new legislation will add more than $2 trillion to the deficit.
• At the ceremony, Musk appeared with a black eye, which he attributed to roughhousing with his young son.
• Jon Stewart ridiculed Musk’s exit on The Daily Show, highlighting the $300 million he spent backing Trump and the damage to his personal brand.