Returning 20% of the savings uncovered by DOGE will not bankrupt the government. There are multiple reasons why President Trump and Elon are considering this. The rebate checks would attract massive support for DOGE from many who are not supportive now. This would encourage the exposure of more fraud and waste and generate additional savings. A $5000 savings could multiply to $10,000 or more. The $5000 will be distributed to productive people (the ones who pay taxes) and would be spent, increasing future tax revenues. A dividend would also help Republicans hold their razor-thin margin of control in the mud-term elections. If control of Congress is lost in the mid-terms, President Trump’s agenda is toast. DOGE will be a dead dog.
And the American people, who have had their livelihoods stolen from them by politicians deserve some restitution.