James Fishback, CEO of Azoria, recently spoke with Chris Cuomo about a possible $5,000 dividend check for U.S. taxpayers, and he sounded confident. Fishback shared that he had held meetings at the Capitol and received “overwhelmingly positive support” from lawmakers, including from President Donald Trump and business figure Elon Musk.
Although nothing is final yet, the proposal has caught public attention due to its promise of giving money back to taxpayers — not from loans or new taxes, but from government savings.
What Is the $5,000 Stimulus Proposal?
The idea is to give $5,000 checks to eligible U.S. households using savings collected by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE is a federal agency led by Elon Musk, focused on reducing waste in government spending.
According to Fishback, the government has already saved $130 billion under DOGE by cutting down on inefficient or misused funds. He says it’s only fair to return part of that money to the taxpayers who fund government programs.
Why Elon Musk and Donald Trump Support It
At a Wisconsin rally, Elon Musk said:
“If we reduce waste, there will be resources to give back.”
Musk also commented on social media:
“I will consult with the president.”
President Trump has not confirmed any details yet, but earlier this year he did say that he would “evaluate the plan.”
Kevin Hassett, former head of the National Economic Council, also supports the proposal, which is being viewed as a non-inflationary alternative to COVID stimulus checks.
Key Differences from COVID Stimulus Checks
Fishback made it clear that this plan is not like the pandemic-era stimulus checks. Unlike those, which added to the national debt, this proposal would be funded entirely from savings, and only benefit tax-paying property owners.
This means renters or people with low or no taxable income might not qualify. Fishback emphasized the importance of giving back to those who already contribute to the system through taxes.
Is the $5,000 Stimulus Plan Real?
As of now, the plan is still just a proposal. Fishback claims to have insider information from his Capitol meetings, but:
- Congress has not approved any official bill
- The White House has not given a timeline
- Eligibility rules and application methods are still unclear
- Musk admits “there’s still a lot of work to be done”
Fishback believes payments will only be made after DOGE reaches its $1 trillion savings goal, but no official agreement has been confirmed.
Who Might Get the $5,000 Check?
If the plan goes ahead, eligible households would likely include:
- Tax-paying property owners in the United States
- Possibly those with verifiable tax records
- Citizens who meet other yet-to-be-defined criteria
However, these details are still being discussed and are not final.