In a recent social media exchange, Elon Musk hinted at the potential for $5,000 checks to American taxpayers through a proposal known as the “DOGE Dividend.”
Introduced by James Fishback, a CEO and DOGE adviser, the plan suggests allocating 20% of DOGE’s projected $2 trillion savings to tax paying households.
Fishback stated that this initiative aims to benefit millions of Americans by returning a portion of the savings under President Trump’s leadership.
His calculations indicate that dedicating 20% would amount to $400 billion, roughly translating to $5,000 per household for about 78 million tax-paying households. Musk noted he would discuss the proposal with Trump.