A political cartoon published February 19, 2025, depicts a sequence of reactions to federal job reductions tied to the Department of Government Efficiency. On the left a wide-eyed figure in a red shirt clutches his head beneath a speech bubble reading IMMIGRANTS ARE GONNA STEAL MY JOB. In the center panel a figure with Elon Musk features appears with one side of the face rendered in metallic tones and wears a dark shirt printed DODGY while pointing forward and stating YOU'RE FIRED. The right panel returns to the red-shirted figure now declaring I WAS RIGHT.

The composition directly addresses workforce reductions announced in early 2025 that affected agencies such as the FBI, CIA, USAID, CDC and FDA. The central figure's hybrid appearance and shirt text emphasize questions about leadership and approach in the efficiency initiative. Publication occurred weeks after the new administration directed reviews of federal staffing levels and program spending.

The cartoon places the earlier claim about immigrant competition for employment next to an outcome driven by domestic policy decisions. Observers note the visual progression moves attention from external threats to internal restructuring. The piece uses the repeated character to connect the two statements without additional commentary.

The timing aligns with ongoing congressional discussions of budget measures and agency reorganizations. Federal employee unions have raised concerns about the scope and speed of proposed changes. The image captures one perspective on how those changes are perceived by segments of the workforce.