DOGE Stimulus Update: Proposal Could Return Government Savings to Taxpayers
A new stimulus proposal, backed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, could send $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks to American taxpayers. The plan, which stems from the Department of Government Efficiency, aims to return 20% of federal cost savings directly to taxpayers. However, the proposal is still under consideration, and no official payments have been approved.
What Is the DOGE Stimulus Plan?
The DOGE Dividend proposal, introduced by James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Investment Firm, seeks to allocate a portion of the $2 trillion in projected savings from government efficiency reforms. Under the plan:
- 20% of DOGE savings would be distributed as stimulus checks to taxpayers.
- Another 20% would be used to reduce the national debt.
- Checks would be sent per household, not per individual.
As of now, DOGE has reported $115 billion in savings, which equates to approximately $142 per taxpayer if distributed today. The full $5,000 payout would only be possible if DOGE reaches $2 trillion in savings.
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Who Would Qualify for the DOGE Dividend?
Unlike previous stimulus payments, which were income-based, the DOGE Dividend would only go to net-income taxpayers—those who pay more in taxes than they receive in refunds. According to reports:
- Households above a certain income level would qualify.
- Lower-income Americans and those receiving full refunds may not qualify.
Fishback argues that this approach reduces inflation risk since recipients are more likely to save the money rather than spend it immediately.
What Are the Concerns?
Critics argue that the DOGE stimulus is:
- Politically motivated rather than a practical fiscal reform.
- Unrealistic, as the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported federal deficits and spending are still rising, despite DOGE’s efforts.
- Legally questionable, since Congress, not DOGE, controls federal spending.
Brendan Duke, a federal budget policy expert, stated: “Any actual savings would require Congressional approval. The latest government spending bill already locks in federal budgets, making additional cuts nearly impossible.”
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Will the DOGE Stimulus Become Reality?
While Trump and Musk support the proposal, it would require Congressional approval before becoming law. Some lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, argue that paying down the national debt should take priority over stimulus checks.
The earliest possible rollout for the DOGE Dividend would be 2026, but political and fiscal challenges could delay or cancel the plan altogether.
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