Azoria CEO James Fishback expressed optimism about the possibility of implementing a $5,000 dividend check for US taxpayers. In an interview, Chris Cuomo stated that he met with lawmakers at the Capitol and received “overwhelmingly positive support” for his proposal. “I think it will happen,” he declared, citing support from Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
The project seeks to return to citizens a portion of the savings generated by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Fishback contends that because taxes account for 70% of state spending, it is appropriate to compensate taxpayers when cases of “waste or misuse of funds” are identified. According to its original design, the initiative would not result in a deficit.
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During a rally in Wisconsin, Musk linked the stimulus package to government spending efficiency: “If we reduce waste, there will be resources to give back.” Kevin Hassett, former director of the National Economic Council, also supported the measure. Fishback added that the strategy avoids sending funds to “cover bills with Beijing,” putting local taxpayers first.
Regarding viability, Fishback emphasized that DOGE’s reported savings of $130 billion through March would allow the dividend to be funded. Musk tweeted, “I will consult with the president.” Trump, for his part, stated in February that he would evaluate the plan, but he has not provided any recent updates.
The plan differs from the COVID checks, which increased the debt. Fishback clarified that the rebate would only apply to “tax-paying property owners,” excluding inflationary mechanisms. However, critics question the viability of saving $1 trillion, the DOGE’s goal for reducing the deficit.
Despite Fishback’s claim to have “unique information” from his meetings at the Capitol, Congress has not issued specific resolutions.
The proposal requires legislative approval, and Trump has not provided specific timelines or eligibility requirements. In his interview with FOX News, Musk highlighted DOGE’s significant progress while admitting that “there is still a lot of work to be done.”
Despite the various assertions and versions, nothing concrete is known except that the checks will be sent for $5,000 to each eligible household.
Fishback suggests that payments will be consolidated once the expected savings for DOGE are met, but it is unclear why that number was chosen; however, the final amount may differ if Congress and the White House reach an agreement.
