During a recent press briefing, White House senior adviser Stephen Miller discussed a proposal under consideration by the administration that could see Americans receiving “dividend checks” from savings identified by the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative aims to return a portion of government savings to taxpayers while also addressing the national debt.
Miller’s comments came in response to a question about the specifics of the proposed checks, which are expected to return 20% of identified savings to taxpayers, with another 20% allocated to debt repayment. The remaining 60% raised questions from reporters about its potential use. Miller explained that these funds could either be returned to taxpayers, directed towards debt repayment, or rolled into the next fiscal year’s budget, effectively lowering future spending levels.
He emphasized that this approach could lead to permanent savings, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the federal deficit. Miller noted that discussions regarding the implementation of these checks are ongoing as Congress engages in the reconciliation process, with both the House and Senate currently advancing their respective bills.
The adviser highlighted President Trump’s commitment to providing significant tax relief and reducing prices for working-class Americans. He asserted that cutting government spending, as DOGE aims to do, is crucial to fulfilling these promises. Miller expressed confidence in Congress’s ability to support the administration’s priorities and deliver on these initiatives.
As the administration works towards finalizing these plans, the timeline for when Americans might see these dividend checks remains uncertain, contingent on the legislative process currently underway.
