Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Fishback Withdraws from DOGE Project After Musk-Trump Dispute
James Fishback, the guy behind the "DOGE checks" plan, is stepping away because he doesn't like what Elon Musk said about Donald Trump.
Fishback thinks Musk is being unfair to Trump, who he praises as a great leader.
He wants Musk to say he's sorry and focus on his work.
Fishback has also started an investment company and has some connections to the Trump administration.
James Fishback withdrew from the "DOGE checks" initiative after Elon Musk criticized Donald Trump.
Fishback, architect of the DOGE Dividend proposal, said Musk set unrealistic expectations.
Fishback called for Elon Musk to apologize to Trump.
Fishback founded Azoria, an investment firm, and has connections to Trump.
The "DOGE Dividend" proposal aimed to give citizens money from government savings.
- Who
- James Fishback and Elon Musk
- What
- Fishback withdrew from the DOGE checks initiative and called for Musk to apologize.
- When
- Announced withdrawal on Friday.
- Where
- United States, focused on political commentary.
- Why
- Fishback disagreed with Musk's criticism of Trump.
- Key Figure
- James Fishback
- Former Affiliation
- DOGE Checks Initiative
- Current Role
- CEO of Azoria
- Conflict Trigger
- Musk's criticism of Trump
- Main Issue
- Fishback's disagreement with Musk's comments
Sources
Musk vs Trump: Did Vivek Ramaswamy 'Doge' a bullet by getting out in time?
'Disgusting abomination' to 'bombshell': Trump & Musk feud spirals; timeline of the public meltdown
If Elon Musk and Donald Trump were in a reality show together: What would it look like?
'Proud to stand beside him': JD Vance sides with Donald Trump in Elon Musk clash; what US VP said
Trump vs Musk: Vivek Ramaswamy shares cryptic post; says 'it’s why we do it'
Trump vs Musk: Vivek Ramaswamy shares cryptic post; says 'it’s why we ... '
Trump vs Musk: CNN commentator uses trash bin to symbolise GOP chaos over feud, says 'heads are in garbage'
Trump vs Musk: How did American media covered breakup? Check major headlines...
Musk-Trump feud: Harsh Goenka shares ‘funny’ take; says ‘Trump is now Elon’s…’
'Do it in India': Vivek Ramaswamy faces racist trolling for his photo with two kids
Elon Musk UNFOLLOWS top Trump ally Stephen Miller, just days after his wife Katie Miller joined him
What Mark Cuban and other billionaires said on Donald Trump-Elon Musk breakup
US court grants DOGE access to millions of American's social security data
Win for Trump: US SC allows DOGE to access social security data
US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to social security data amid legal battle
Trump vs Musk: DOGE staff fear fallout; public feud sparks anxiety over political targeting- report
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: A timeline of friendship and fallout amid public spat
