Because a plan of having DOGE turn some of its claimed government savings into dividend checks to return to the American people has been flirted with. It began on social media as a pitch from Azoria investment firm CEO James Fishback.

Here’s how you can find out if you qualify for the DOGE stimulus check, worth up to $5,000.

There has been no indication that DOGE will issue a stimulus check as a result of cost-cutting measures. Any form of stimulus payment issued by the U.S. government would have to be approved by Congress. In other words, don't expect anything any time soon.

Americans eager for a stimulus boost will be watching closely to see if DOGE’s financial projections hold up and if the promised $5,000 payments become a reality.