Republican Senator Ron Johnson expressed skepticism on X, formerly Twitter, stating, “The waste, fraud, and abuse DOGE is uncovering should be used to reduce spending so we can balance the budget.”
Similarly, Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Federal Budget Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, criticized the plan, telling Newsweek, “A DOGE dividend is completely unrealistic—CBO showed that both federal spending and deficits last February were larger than the previous February, showing that any savings DOGE has achieved are cosmetic.”
The Road Ahead for DOGE Dividend
Despite ongoing debates, the DOGE Dividend plan remains in its early stages, with legislative approval needed before implementation.
If passed, the earliest possible payouts would be expected in 2026. As lawmakers and financial analysts continue to assess the proposal, the final form of the DOGE Dividend—and the actual payout amount—remains uncertain.
