Could Elon Musk actually hand every American household a $5,000 check using DOGE savings? That’s the billion-dollar question sparking excitement after Musk, the visionary entrepreneur and DOGE chief, responded to a viral proposal: “Will check with the President.”
The proposal, championed by investor and DOGE enthusiast James Fishback, suggests distributing ‘DOGE Dividends’ to 79 million taxpaying American households. The idea? A tax refund check funded by a portion of DOGE’s projected $2 trillion in savings by 2026. Fishback argues that just 20% of these savings – $400 billion – could cover these payments.
Musk, known for turning wild ideas into reality, hasn’t dismissed the notion. Instead, he’s teasing the possibility, adding fuel to the speculation. DOGE itself has reportedly saved $55 billion through cutting waste, renegotiating contracts, and eliminating inefficiencies. But critics, including legacy media, question these figures, claiming discrepancies in the reported data.
Skeptics argue that distributing these funds would require congressional approval, a notoriously slow-moving process. Others claim lawmakers would prefer redirecting funds elsewhere. However, Musk’s history proves that bureaucratic hurdles rarely stand in the way of his bold ambitions.
While traditional institutions hesitate, Musk and DOGE are redefining financial efficiency. Could this mean direct financial relief for millions? If anyone can pull it off, it’s Elon Musk. Whether Washington gets on board is another story as history shows, Musk moves markets, industries, and even governments. Stay tuned.
