Jon Stewart becomes incredibly animated while talking about the budget cuts made by Elon Musk’s **Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)**, culminating in him smashing his prop mug onto his desk.

As *The Daily Show* host approaches the conclusion of his tirade regarding **DOGE’s actions thus far**, he takes aim at their emphasis on **cutting research studies** rather than tackling more significant financial inefficiencies. He highlights that, rather than reducing funding for studies, they could be scrutinizing the **$3 billion subsidized to oil and gas firms**—entities that already rake in substantial profits—or questioning the **$2 trillion allocated to a fighter jet** that, as per Stewart, is of little use. “Everyone understands the next battle will involve drones and blockchain—whatever that entails,” he jests.

“Capitalism, inherently, is exploitative. That’s its nature, and that’s acceptable,” Stewart contends. “However, the government’s responsibility ought to be to **lessen the adverse impacts of that exploitation on Americans**, not to **fund corporate avarice using taxpayer funds**.”

Stewart underscores his desire for DOGE to thrive. “I seek improved efficiencies. I aim to abolish unproductive agencies, compel the Pentagon to pass an audit,” he asserts. “But if we genuinely aspire to transform the system, **we’re identifying inefficiencies in the wrong areas**.”