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Elon Musk Proposes $5,000 Taxpayer Dividend from $160B Savings

5/3/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is considering a groundbreaking $5,000 dividend for taxpayers, drawing from an impressive $160 billion in savings. CEO James Fishback has garnered backing from Trump and others, focusing on net-income taxpayers. This initiative aims to return a share of savings rather than boost spending, setting it apart from past pandemic relief efforts.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is considering a groundbreaking $5,000 dividend for taxpayers, drawing from an impressive $160 billion in savings. CEO James Fishback has garnered backing from Trump and others, focusing on net-income taxpayers. This initiative aims to return a share of savings rather than boost spending, setting it apart from past pandemic relief efforts.