NewsNBC Bay Area — PoliticsJuly 2, 2026United States
Trump Accounts: What to Know About the New Government Investment Program
The Trump administration is launching 'Trump Accounts' on July 4, providing a $1,000 government-funded investment for children born during the current presidential term. While the program aims to encourage long-term financial independence, it has drawn criticism for its connection to recent cuts in social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
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Parents of children born between 2025 and 2028 can receive $1,000 in seed money for a restricted investment account, though the funds are inaccessible until the child turns 18 and are subject to taxes upon withdrawal.
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personRay Dalio“Pledged $75 million for children in Connecticut.”personDonald Trump“Announced the launch of Trump Accounts and the 50 State Challenge.”organizationU.S. Treasury Department“Responsible for contributing the $1,000 seed money.”personSusan Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion alongside her husband Michael Dell.”personScott Bessent“U.S. Treasury Secretary overseeing the '50 State Challenge'.”personMichael Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion to the accounts of children who do not qualify for the gov”personBarbara Dalio“Pledged $75 million alongside her husband Ray Dalio.”personSanjay Mehrotra“CEO of Micron Technology; pledged $250 million.”personMelania Trump“Unveiled a spinoff of the program for children in foster care.”personBrad Gerstner“Investor who pledged $250 per child under 5 in Indiana.”