A political cartoon published March 13, 2025, shows two leprechauns standing in tall grass. The figure on the right holds a three-leaf clover by its stem. Text above reads that Elon Musk said his four-leaf clover was too inefficient.

The image appears as the Department of Government Efficiency continues reviews of federal programs. Musk, appointed to lead the efficiency effort, has targeted spending at USAID, the Department of Education, the FBI and Social Security. The cartoon uses the St. Patrick's Day motif to illustrate the reduction of resources under those reviews.

The leprechaun on the left holds a pipe and staff while observing the altered clover. The composition places the three-leaf clover at the center of the frame. The signature of artist Christopher Weyant appears in the upper right corner.

The cartoon arrives during active debates over proposed federal budget reductions. Supporters of the efficiency initiative argue that overlapping programs waste taxpayer funds. Critics contend that rapid cuts risk disrupting essential services. The visual metaphor of the clover captures the tension between traditional symbols of good fortune and new standards of operational efficiency.