Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
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President Donald Trump revealed at an investment conference that his administration is contemplating a proposal where 20% of the savings generated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would be returned to American citizens as dividends. This initiative aims to incentivize individuals to report wasteful government spending. Trump expressed his support for this idea and mentioned that it could motivate citizens to become more involved in fiscal accountability. Musk has also shown interest in this dividend concept, suggesting a meeting to discuss its implementation.
President Trump expressed enthusiasm for a proposal to distribute some savings from the Department of Government Efficiency to citizens as a dividend.
The plan envisions that 20% of savings from DOGE's initiatives would go directly to American citizens, fostering public engagement in reporting wasteful spending.
Trump stated that the idea could encourage citizens to participate in identifying government inefficiencies, thus contributing to cost savings.
Elon Musk showed interest in collaborating with President Trump on a 'DOGE Dividend', which could provide taxpayer refunds based on efficiency savings.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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