A proposed DOGE dividend—a $5,000 stimulus check funded by federal spending cuts—has sparked debate after former President Trump suggested the idea. The plan, originally floated by Azoria CEO James Fishback, would distribute savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to taxpayers. However, specifics remain unclear.
The proposed refund would target tax-paying households, excluding lower-income Americans who receive more in benefits than they pay in taxes. Supporters argue it wouldn’t be inflationary, unlike past stimulus checks, but no official policy has been announced.
New York leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul, are pushing back against DOGE-led agency cuts. Hochul launched a state hiring initiative to counteract federal layoffs, emphasizing support for public service workers.
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