Americans expecting their $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks will have to be patient a little while longer.
In fact, there’s a possibility that the promised checks may never materialize.
According to USA Today, the fate of the checks is still unclear.
President Donald Trump had indicated that Americans could expect some financial benefit from his initiatives aimed at reducing government fraud and waste, overseen unofficially by billionaire Elon Musk.
“We’re thinking about allocating 20% of the DOGE savings to American citizens and 20% to tackling the national debt,” the president mentioned last month.
“With $2 trillion in DOGE savings and 78 million tax-paying households, that amounts to a $5,000 refund per household, with the remainder directed towards reducing the national debt,” said James Fishback, CEO of the investment firm Azoria, on X in February.
Fishback is acknowledged for originating the concept of the DOGE “dividend.” Initially, the checks were expected to be distributed once DOGE expires in July 2026.
However, Congress must approve the expenditure, and USA Today has noted that enthusiasm among GOP members for the DOGE checks has waned in the House.
“From a political standpoint, that would be beneficial for us, because everyone would receive a check,” House Speaker Mike Johnson stated during last month’s CPAC conference. “But if we consider our core values, fiscal responsibility is a fundamental principle for conservatives. We are dealing with a $36 trillion federal debt and a significant deficit. I believe we should focus on paying down our debts, correct?”
In a survey conducted last month, 67% of participants expressed either strong or moderate support for a one-time $5,000 DOGE stimulus check.
Another challenge may arise from the actual amount Musk has saved due to his cost-reduction strategies involving DOGE.
Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that Musk claims to have saved $105 billion to date, which translates to over $650 for each American taxpayer.
However, financial reports suggest that such savings have yet to be achieved.
In addition, both the deficit and spending have escalated this year, with Congress facing the threat of a potential government shutdown.
These factors could hinder the federal government from distributing DOGE stimulus checks to American taxpayers.
