A.G. Gancarski
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis has expressed reservations about a potential rebate check proposed by the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), a divergence from the Donald Trump administration.
Speaking on CNBC, Patronis suggested savings from DOGE cost-cutting should be used to reduce the national debt.
“If it’s a $5,000 check, I’ve got some heartburn,” Patronis said, preferring debt reduction and the extension of tax cuts.
Elon Musk, the driving force behind DOGE, initially suggested the $5,000 figure on X, seemingly gaining endorsement from Trump, who said he loved the idea.
Trump mentioned allocating 20% of DOGE savings to citizens and 20% to debt reduction.
Despite Trump’s apparent support, Patronis, Trump’s favored candidate in a Special Election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, characterized the President’s stance as exploratory.
“The $5,000 checks, again, I think that’s Trump being Trump, you know? Let’s throw it at the walls, see if it sticks. Does it get a fire underneath there?”
A host then used the word “poop” to clarify Patronis’ pronoun usage.
3 comments
MH/Duuuval
February 20, 2025 at 9:27 am
Patronis already adapting to the imperial We that has come to characterize MAGA leadership.
Is he really sneezing at 5 grand for individual citizens?
Michael K
February 20, 2025 at 9:35 am
Bread and circuses. And the clown show continues.
Meanwhile, watch what happens to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Be grateful that your sacrifices help the billionaire broligarchs get richewr, fatter, and meaner.
JustBabs
February 21, 2025 at 8:40 am
Just throwing a bone to Americans. Meanwhile, millions out of work and many looking at the loss of ongoing safety nets and Social Security. $5k won’t last long. But hey, Trump gets to raise the deficit another $4 trillion AND increase his personal wealth with his new taxpayer-funded, personal investments.