According to multiple reports, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is planning to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss a bold economic proposal. The idea revolves around utilizing savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group to fund direct tax refund checks for American citizens.
Musk’s broader goal is to significantly cut federal spending by $2 trillion from the $6.75 trillion annual budget recorded in the last fiscal year. If this ambitious reduction is achieved, economist Price Fishback has suggested that 20% of those savings—approximately $400 billion—could be directly allocated to taxpayers. Based on rough estimates, this could translate into a tax refund check of around $5,000 per household, providing significant financial relief to millions of Americans.
While the feasibility of such a proposal remains to be seen, its potential impact on both government expenditures and household finances has sparked intense debate. Would you support such a measure? Share your thoughts below!