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Elon Musk, the man who single-handedly took a flamethrower to governmental inefficiency, has apparently pulled quite the rabbit out of a hat. Over the last couple of months, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—aptly nicknamed DOGE—has managed to unearth an astounding $55 billion in unnecessary government spending. This remarkable feat has sparked a national dialogue on what to do with that windfall, and President Donald Trump has tossed a tantalizing idea into the ring: returning a slice of that colossal cut to the American taxpayers.
In a recent address in Miami Beach, Trump suggested that around 20% of the savings discovered by DOGE could be given back to a public that could certainly use it. After all, between paying off the national debt and keeping the pockets of everyday Americans a little fuller, it’s a win-win scenario. Why let all that money languish in some bureaucratic black hole when it could be circulating through the economy? The sheer absurdity of letting such funds sit idly while hard-working citizens struggle cannot be overstated.
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Trump Announces his Administration is Exploring giving 20% of the DOGE Savings to American Taxpayers
“It’s beelions… hundreds of beelions… we’re thinking about giving 20% back to American citizens.”https://t.co/naPl52Zwy4 pic.twitter.com/1NNyz042vr
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) February 19, 2025
In conjunction with Trump’s thoughts, DOGE made waves by uncovering a jaw-dropping $1.9 billion that had somehow gone missing under the watchful eyes of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It appears the government may have been playing hide-and-seek with taxpayer dollars. And as if that wasn’t enough, DOGE also slashed $373 million worth of diversity, equity, and inclusion training grants from the Department of Education—those programs that often seem more about virtue signaling than actual education.
Timing, as they say, is everything. Just after Trump’s announcement, James Fishback, CEO of an investment firm, weighed in, advocating for what he dubbed a “DOGE Dividend.” His concept revolved around sending out tax refund checks to every single taxpayer, funded solely by the savings achieved by Musk’s department. In a world where many fancy tax refunds are about as likely as finding a unicorn, this idea had a certain appeal, particularly among those weary of government inefficiency.
However, Musk, never one to shy away from clarifying his position, pushed back against the frenzy. He didn’t quite endorse the idea of a uniform $5,000 check for every taxpayer, gently reminding everyone that specifics were still very much up in the air. The primary mission of DOGE, according to Musk, remains focused on reducing the deficit—because after all, tackling inflation and lowering interest rates should be the top priorities, especially in a cash-strapped economy. The concept of linking tax reductions to government savings is intriguing. Yet it seems the driving force behind DOGE’s efforts should remain firmly rooted in fiscal responsibility, rather than a rudimentary handout.
As the conversation about DOGE’s significant discoveries continues, one thing remains clear: ordinary Americans might stand to benefit from the government inefficiencies that Musk has brilliantly addressed. Thanks to Musk’s unorthodox approach to government excess, the potential return of taxpayers’ hard-earned money might soon shift from an idle pipe dream to a real possibility. Now, wouldn’t that be a refreshing change?
