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Heres everything you better know about theproposed DOGE dividend payments.

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Where Did the Idea Come From?

Musk responded positively to Fishbacks proposal,tweeting backthat he will check with the President.

Where Does the Proposal Stand Now?

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On Feb. 19, Trump said that he was seriously considering distributing a DOGE dividend to the American people.

What Do Experts Think?

Many experts are skeptical about the feasibility of these $5,000 payments.

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Saving $2 trillion would require eliminating nearly every remaining federal program, she continued.

Other experts note that even if sending a DOGE dividend was possible, this would exacerbate inflation.

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