Trump Backs $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" Checks Tied to Federal Savings, Sparking Debate on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind a proposal to issue $5,000 dividend checks to American taxpayers, an initiative directly linked to cost-saving measures identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The concept, which initially surfaced publicly in February 2025 through tech entrepreneur and DOGE leader Elon Musk, aims to funnel…
