Staff Reports
Elon Musk seems to be cooking up quite a plan that blends the worlds of cryptocurrency and government efficiency, or what’s left of it. Recently, he hinted that he would ask former President Trump about what many are calling a “DOGE refund.” This idea involves sending checks to Americans as a sort of apology for the rampant waste created by our taxpayer-funded government. After all, if anyone has the audacity to suggest cashing in on government screw-ups, it’s Musk—man of the people and a notorious Twitter maestro.
This ingenious proposal was brought to light by James Fishback, the CEO of Azoria. He boldly pitched the concept of a tax refund check post-DOGE expiration in July 2026, funded by the savings generated through this noble effort. Fishback declared that hardworking Americans deserve their fair share of the spoils. Citing a whopping $2 trillion saved by DOGE, he suggested that each tax-paying household could see a $5,000 refund. Imagine what one could do with that windfall—build a bunker, stockpile toilet paper, or perhaps even buy a shiny new Tesla.
I’m okay with this.
(This is only just the beginning.)
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— Mr. Plumb (@jonathanaplumb) February 19, 2025
Musk’s excitement about Fishback’s idea is palpable. Shortly after appearing on Fox News with Trump, he tossed the suggestion around like a hot potato, claiming that the ultimate fate of this DOGE Dividend rests squarely in the hands of the former president. Electing to acknowledge Trump’s prowess as the Commander-in-Chief, Musk left it at that—after all, one must respect the hierarchy of politics, even if the offerings include some comic relief.
The progress of DOGE has been promising, with a grand total savings tally reaching around $55 billion, diligently chronicled on doge.gov. Every dime saved comes from a laundry list of cuts that normal Americans would be shocked to discover. From fraud detection to workforce reductions, the efficiency gains have been sneaking up on Washington’s hot tub of inefficiency, and at this point, it appears the bureaucracy is less a haven of accountability and more a grizzly bear guarding its honey stash.
In a recent pat on the back for the administration, Trump highlighted several ludicrous federal spending projects, including millions earmarked for educational initiatives abroad that trigger more eye rolls than applause. Musk joined in the chorus, musing on how the federal bureaucracy seems to be clashing with the common sense of everyday Americans. His observations on the composition of D.C.’s voting patterns revealed a stark divide—nearly 92 percent leaning towards an administration that champions policies unrecognizable to middle America.
In a climate where the average American is grappling with rising costs and financial uncertainty, the prospect of returning hard-earned tax money to the people—especially at a rate that would revive buying power like a great financial serum—must feel like a breath of fresh air. If Musk and Trump can turn this into reality, perhaps restoring trust in government won’t need to be a pipe dream after all.
