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Could Taxpayers See a “DOGE Dividend” from Trump and Musk’s Efficiency Plan?

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Last updated: March 9, 2025 8:53 am
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President Trump endorses a plan to give taxpayers 20% of DOGE’s government savings as a “dividend.” Explore the promise, pitfalls, and politics behind this bold idea.
President Trump endorses a plan to give taxpayers 20% of DOGE’s government savings as a “dividend.” Explore the promise, pitfalls, and politics behind this bold idea.
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Trump Backs a “DOGE Dividend” to Share Elon Musk’s Government Savings—But Will It Work?Slashing $2 Trillion In Federal SpendingWho Would Qualify?

Trump Backs a “DOGE Dividend” to Share Elon Musk’s Government Savings—But Will It Work?


President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind a bold idea: taking a chunk of the savings generated by Elon Musk’s government efficiency initiative and putting it back into the pockets of American taxpayers. Dubbed the “DOGE dividend,” this proposal would allocate 20% of the cost reductions achieved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) directly to citizens. But don’t start checking your mailbox just yet—details are hazy, and the plan’s feasibility remains up in the air.

The concept first gained traction on social media, where James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Partners, pitched it on X, suggesting that Musk and Trump could turn government savings into a taxpayer refund. Trump latched onto the idea during a recent press interaction, saying, “I love it. A 20% dividend, so to speak, for the money that we’re saving by going after the waste and fraud and abuse.” He framed it as a reward for cutting inefficiencies—a populist twist on fiscal responsibility.

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Musk, who heads DOGE, has set an ambitious goal of slashing up to $2 trillion in federal spending. If that target were met, 20% of those savings—$400 billion—could theoretically translate to roughly $5,000 per taxpaying household, based on an estimated 79 million eligible households. The notion has sparked excitement among supporters who see it as a tangible return on government reform. A Forbes poll from early March 2025 found strong public approval for the idea, with some suggesting it could even sway Democratic and Independent voters toward the GOP.

Yet skepticism abounds. DOGE has claimed $55 billion in savings so far, according to its own reports, but independent scrutiny has questioned the numbers.

Critics also point to the federal deficit, projected to hit $3 trillion annually in the coming years. “You can’t give away money you don’t have,” warned Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics in a CNBC interview, arguing that borrowing to fund checks would undermine the efficiency mission. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a fellow Republican, echoed this caution in late February, telling reporters that while the idea is “great politically,” other priorities—like debt reduction—should come first.

Who Would Qualify?


Who would even qualify? Fishback’s original proposal targets “net-payers of federal income tax,” potentially excluding millions of lower-income Americans earning under $40,000 who don’t owe taxes after credits. This contrasts sharply with COVID-era stimulus checks, which reached a broader swath of the population. The selective approach might dodge inflationary risks—wealthier households tend to save, not spend, such windfalls—but it could also spark backlash for leaving out those most in need.

For now, the “DOGE dividend” remains a tantalizing concept rather than a concrete policy. Legislative momentum is building—The New York Post reported on February 27 that a bill might emerge soon—but until DOGE proves its savings and Congress signs off, it’s more of a political talking point than a paycheck. Trump and Musk may love the optics, but turning government waste into taxpayer treasure is a trickier feat than it sounds.

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