Elon Musk’s bold plan to send American taxpayers $5,000 refund checks is gaining momentum as conservatives cheer the idea. The proposal would use money saved by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has already cut $55 billion in wasteful spending. Musk says he’ll discuss the plan with President Trump soon.
The DOGE dividend idea came from James Fishback, an investment CEO advising the department. He wants 20% of DOGE’s $2 trillion savings goal returned directly to taxpayers—about $5,000 per household. This isn’t free money but a refund for hardworking Americans whose taxes were wasted by big government programs.
Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene say this is exactly what voters wanted when they elected Trump. She praised Iowa’s success in slashing bureaucracy under Governor Kim Reynolds, which saved $217 million without cutting services. Greene argues DOGE can do the same nationwide by trimming fat from bloated federal agencies.
Democrats have attacked DOGE as extreme, but conservatives say they’re just protecting their wasteful pet projects. Carl Higbie called out the left’s hypocrisy on NEWSMAX, noting Democrats suddenly care about spending after years of pushing expensive programs. He said returning tax dollars isn’t radical—it’s basic accountability.
The refund plan would only go to households paying federal income taxes in 2025, rewarding workers instead of handout-seekers. Supporters say this avoids inflation risks seen with past stimulus checks since it uses existing savings rather than printing new money. It also encourages people to join the workforce to qualify.
President Trump created DOGE to drain the swamp, and early results prove it works. By canceling bad contracts, firing unnecessary staff, and selling unused property, the department is proving government can run efficiently. Every dollar saved is a dollar not stolen from taxpayers through reckless spending.
Liberal media outlets mock Musk’s leadership of DOGE while ignoring its successes. But real Americans know bureaucrats waste their taxes daily—from funding foreign wars to propping up failed green energy schemes. The $5,000 checks would finally let citizens benefit directly from fiscal responsibility.
This isn’t just about money—it’s about restoring trust in government. For too long, Washington took taxes without showing results. Now conservatives are putting taxpayers first by cutting waste and returning what’s rightfully theirs. With Trump and Musk teaming up, swamp creatures should be very nervous.
