The idea of a hefty DOGE dividend stimulus check is undeniably appealing, but current data suggest that, if implemented, it would be more symbolic than transformative.

The president recently touted the idea, which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are reportedly floating the idea of using funds saved by DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) during the latter’s federal government-wide layoffs and budget cuts to send American taxpayers a dividend check that could be worth up to $5,