VA musical therapist calls DOGE cuts to programs ‘shameful’
“It’s shameful that we are not providing the care they deserve,” VA musical therapist Kristin Fray expresses in Phoenix regarding DOGE’s funding cuts.
Reuters
Recent interviews with the CEO who proposed the DOGE stimulus checks suggest that they may be becoming a reality rather than just a viral notion.
Discussions surrounding the concept continue among President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and various lawmakers, while a recent survey indicates significant public support for DOGE dividends, with 67% of respondents in favor.
The study conducted by J.L. Partners also reveals that nearly half of all participants would view Trump more positively if they were to receive a stimulus and would be more inclined to vote for a Republican Congressional representative.
However, the checks are not yet in the mail, nor are they anywhere close to being dispatched. Here’s the latest on the DOGE stimulus checks and any news on their potential authorization.
Latest updates on DOGE stimulus check
The individual who initially suggested stimulus checks stated to NewsNation that he is “optimistic a bill is forthcoming.”
James Fishback, CEO of Azoria investment firm, has been advocating on X for Musk to distribute a stimulus check based on the purported savings. Musk responded affirmatively, mentioning he’d “check with the President.” Following this, Trump along with other lawmakers have shown support for the idea.
Fishback mentioned that he has met with members of the House and Senate to discuss the bill, which he claims will be introduced soon.
The authority to issue checks does not solely lie with Trump. Congressional approval is a prerequisite for any form of stimulus payments being dispatched by the federal government.
On March 1, Fishback also appeared on Fox Business to discuss the DOGE stimulus checks. In the interview, he articulated his rationale for the proposal and how it could motivate Americans to report on wasteful government expenditures.
Some lawmakers oppose the idea of stimulus checks, arguing that priority should be given to reducing the national debt with the savings from DOGE. Conversely, Fishback contends that American taxpayers should come first.
“Keep in mind, the primary holder of our national debt is the American taxpayer. They allocated their money to D.C. to be utilized responsibly and judiciously. As DOGE has revealed, this wasn’t the case,” Fishback informed anchor Maria Bartiromo. “They are entitled to a refund.”
Timeline for DOGE checks
Stimulus checks derived from DOGE savings have not yet received formal Congressional approval.
Until Congress authorizes a bill for the dividends, which Fishback indicates is in progress, no checks will be distributed and no timeline for payments has been set.
Musk has also suggested that achieving the necessary savings to facilitate the stimulus checks may not be feasible. If the checks do materialize, it could take longer than anticipated.
