DOGE stimulus checks have become a hot topic among Americans since they were proposed on social media.
The idea went viral after Azoria investment firm CEO James Fishback shared it on X, formerly Twitter, on February 18.
Fishback stated that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency should issue stimulus checks based on the claimed savings.
Since then, Trump has stated that he and his advisors are discussing using 20% of the savings to pay down debt and the remaining 20% to benefit Americans. A number of pundits and politicians have also chimed in on the debate.
Here’s what you need to know about the feasibility of DOGE dividend payments and whether American taxpayers will actually receive them.
Will we get DOGE checks?
The DOGE stimulus check is still being discussed. The decision to send a check is not entirely in Trump’s hands.
Congress would need to approve the proposal before the federal government could issue any type of stimulus payment. As a result, no checks will be issued at this time, and there is no payment deadline.
However, congressional officials have weighed in on the concept, and their responses have been mixed.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, does not appear to support stimulus checks spurred by DOGE actions. He rolled his eyes at the idea of stimulus checks, claiming that the funds should be used to pay down the debt.
Other politicians have been skeptical or critical of the proposal. Republican Senators Ron Johnson, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Rand Paul have all expressed a desire to reduce the deficit before issuing stimulus checks.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, requested more information about the plan. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, said he supports passing on savings to Americans, but prefers to do so through the child tax credit.
Furthermore, in order to make the stimulus package feasible, the department must save $2 trillion, which Elon Musk has previously stated may not be possible. If it does happen, it may take longer than anticipated.
