President Donald Trump announced that he is considering a proposal to issue stimulus checks to Americans, using claimed cost savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Speaking at the Saudi-sponsored FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Trump floated the idea of allocating 20% of DOGE’s reported savings to stimulus payments and another 20% toward reducing the national debt.
However, recent reports from USA TODAY have raised concerns about inflated savings figures on DOGE’s website, including a nearly $8 billion accounting error.
Key Takeaways: DOGE Stimulus Proposal
- No official DOGE stimulus checks have been approved.
- Congress must approve any federal stimulus payments before they can be issued.
- DOGE’s claimed $55 billion in savings is disputed, with documented cuts totaling far less.
- IRS stimulus payments from 2025 were separate, issued under the Biden administration for eligible taxpayers.
What Is DOGE, and What Has It Cut?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a quasi-government agency tasked with cutting federal spending.
Agencies Impacted by DOGE Cuts:
- USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
- Department of Education
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
DOGE’s website initially claimed $55 billion in savings, but verified records show only $8.5 billion—a massive discrepancy due to an $8 billion ICE contract error.
Fact Check: Are Americans Getting a DOGE Stimulus Check?
Has a DOGE stimulus check been approved?
No. While Trump mentioned the idea, no official stimulus checks tied to DOGE savings have been approved by Congress.
Did Americans receive stimulus checks in 2025?
Yes. The IRS issued stimulus payments in December 2024 and January 2025 for taxpayers who missed previous COVID-era payments and filed for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Can taxpayers still claim the $1,400 IRS stimulus?
Yes. Those who haven’t filed their 2021 tax return may still be eligible if they submit their return by April 15, 2025.
