Staff Reports
Donald Trump is back in the news, and this time he’s taking on an idea that is as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot day: giving a piece of the pie back to the American people. At the FII Institute Priority Summit in Miami, the former president proposed a plan that would return 20 percent of the savings generated by Elon Musk’s innovative Department of Government Efficiency—affectionately known as DOGE. Let’s face it; who doesn’t want a check with a catchy name that doesn’t relate to overpriced coffee?
Trump took a moment to highlight the astounding accomplishments of his new administration, claiming to have achieved more in the short span of four weeks than most could dream of in four years. Bold words from a man who knows a thing or two about getting things done—especially when it requires cutting waste and finding more efficient paths to savings. Under his watchful eye and with Musk handling the nitty-gritty, DOGE is reportedly saving taxpayers billions on a daily basis. If only every government program came with the efficiency of a Tesla!
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The former president’s proposal is not just about creating feel-good policies. The idea of returning 20 percent of the savings to taxpayers while earmarking another chunk to tackle national debt has all the hallmarks of a fiscally responsible approach. With numbers floating around that suggest DOGE is on track to uncover around $2 trillion in savings, it’s enough to make every American taxpayer pine for that “DOGE Dividend.” A little bit of money in people’s pockets might just inspire a day at the local diner or spur some long-lost patriotism.
Interestingly, this proposal was sparked, at least in part, by some savvy musings from James Fishback of InvestAzoria, who floated the idea of a taxpayer refund based on the savings realized by DOGE. Musk even hinted that he might check with Trump on this delicious financial forecast. It appears collaboration is alive and well in the age of tech visionaries and former presidents, despite the endless bickering from other corners of Washington.
In the meantime, DOGE continues to cut through the government’s clutter. Recently reported savings include terminating contracts that were little more than taxpayer-funded fluff—think strategic communications and executive coaching, hardly the stuff of America’s bread and butter. Savings from those cuts have already piled up to substantial amounts. That $1.9 billion windfall from “misplaced” HUD funds that was recently rediscovered is essentially the cherry on top of this financial sundae.
With all these developments, it seems that while some in Washington are still fiddling with the same old failing policies, Trump and Musk are cooking up a bold new recipe for American prosperity. Let’s hope that maybe, just maybe, they can turn the wheels of government in the right direction toward actual savings and dollars back in the hands of those who earned them.
