Elon’s Got Billions, and He’s Ready to Spread It All Over America!

Elon Musk, the billionaire at the helm of DOGE, hinted at discussing a bold new financial proposal with President Donald Trump. The idea? A “DOGE Dividend”—a taxpayer refund check of $5,000, funded by savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria and reportedly an external adviser to DOGE, first floated the concept on social media. He proposed, “a tax refund check to be sent after the expiration of DOGE in July 2026 funded exclusively with a portion of the total savings delivered by DOGE.” Fishback tagged Musk in a tweet about it, bringing the idea directly to his attention.

The plan outlines that 20% of DOGE’s projected $2 trillion in savings would be redirected to approximately 79 million tax-paying households. This, Fishback estimated, would result in around $5,000 per household.

Musk’s response to the proposal was brief but telling: “Will check with the president.” As the idea gained traction online, Musk slightly softened his stance in another tweet, noting, “Obviously, the President is the Commander-in-Chief, so this is entirely up to him.”

Fishback was quick to acknowledge Musk’s interest, posting, “Honored that @ElonMusk has expressed interest in our DOGE Dividend proposal for President Trump.”

As of Monday, DOGE reported an estimated $55 billion in government savings, according to its official site, doge.gov. The department attributes these savings to efforts like fraud detection, contract renegotiations, asset sales, grant cancellations, workforce reductions, and regulatory changes.

Despite its aggressive cost-cutting, DOGE has been a lightning rod for controversy. Musk and his team, operating with unprecedented speed, have dismantled federal contracts, cut grants, and reduced staff, sparking backlash. The agency’s access to sensitive government data—including information from the Treasury and Education Departments—has raised alarms. Critics question what authority DOGE has to handle such data, and legal battles are already in motion to clarify and potentially restrict its reach.

DOGE came into existence through an executive order on Trump’s first day back in office. The order stated the agency’s mission: “to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.”

Fishback, a vocal supporter of Trump and Musk, has been one of DOGE’s most visible champions. His social media is filled with pro-DOGE rhetoric, including a Fox News segment where he referred to USAID employees as “Fred Fraudsters and Stan Swindlers.” In another video, he called DOGE “pro-taxpayer and anti-waste.”

Following the departure of Vivek Ramaswamy—who was initially tapped to co-lead DOGE with Musk—Fishback made his ambitions clear, telling NBC News he was “willing to step up” and take Ramaswamy’s place.

The prospect of a DOGE Dividend has fueled public debate. If it moves forward, it could mark one of the most direct financial returns ever proposed under a federal efficiency program. But with legal challenges looming and Musk’s own statement hedging on presidential approval, whether American taxpayers will ever see those checks remains uncertain.