DOGE stimulus checks are a proposed idea linked to massive federal budget cuts led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is backed by Elon Musk.
The idea is to use the money saved from federal spending cuts to send stimulus checks to Americans.
These checks were first suggested by James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Partners, who proposed that every taxpayer could receive $5,000 funded by DOGE’s savings. Elon Musk supported the idea, saying he would check with President Donald Trump about the possibility.
Why Are Federal Workers Losing Their Jobs?
In recent weeks, DOGE has been leading mass firings of federal workers to save money.
This includes cutting tens of thousands of jobs, even affecting about 10 employees at a VA medical center in Milwaukee. Some of those employees were veterans.
The budget cuts are not just about job losses; they also risk impacting state programs like cancer research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the tourism season at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Will Wisconsin Residents Get DOGE Stimulus Checks?
It’s unlikely that Wisconsin residents will receive these $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks. There are a few reasons for this. First, DOGE hasn’t reached its total savings goal to make the checks possible.
Even if they do, lawmakers in Congress are not showing much support for this idea. Like previous stimulus checks during the pandemic, any new stimulus payments would need approval from Congress.
DOGE initially aimed to save $2 trillion a year from federal spending, but Elon Musk recently said that this is a “best-case outcome.”
As of now, the DOGE website claims they have saved $65 billion, but these numbers are not verified. An itemized list on their site showed only about $16 billion in cuts, with some numbers being exaggerated.
Where Did the Idea Come From?
The idea of DOGE stimulus checks first came up on social media when James Fishback suggested it as a “DOGE Dividend,” funded by DOGE’s total savings.
He proposed that each taxpayer could receive $5,000. This idea caught Elon Musk’s attention, and he replied, “Will check with the President.”
What Has Trump Said About DOGE Stimulus Checks?
A few days after the idea was shared on social media, President Donald Trump showed support for the DOGE stimulus checks.
At the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Trump said they were thinking about giving 20% of DOGE’s savings to American citizens and using another 20% to pay down the national debt.
However, not everyone agrees. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that while giving out checks would be popular, he believes it’s more responsible to pay down the federal debt.
He emphasized that fiscal responsibility is a core principle for conservatives, especially given the $36 trillion federal debt.
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Will Other Stimulus Checks Be Issued?
Currently, the IRS is issuing stimulus payments of up to $1,400 to Americans who were eligible but didn’t claim a Recovery Rebate Credit during the pandemic.
Most of these payments have already been sent out, but eligible taxpayers who didn’t file a 2021 tax return can still get the payment if they file by April 15.
Conclusion
The idea of DOGE stimulus checks is still just a proposal, and it faces significant hurdles before becoming a reality. DOGE’s savings are far from the target needed to fund the checks, and political support is limited.
For now, it’s unlikely that Wisconsin residents will receive a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check. However, the discussion continues, and things could change depending on future budget cuts and political decisions.
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