NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – PoliticsJuly 2, 2026United States
Trump Accounts: What to Know About the New $1,000 Child Investment Program
The Trump administration is launching 'Trump Accounts' on July 4, providing a $1,000 government-funded investment account for children born between 2025 and 2028. While the government provides the initial seed money for newborns, private donations from billionaires and corporations are also being used to fund accounts for older children in specific demographics.
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Parents of children born during the current administration can now open government-backed investment accounts that restrict access to funds until the child turns 18, with the money intended for specific uses like education, housing, or business startup costs.
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Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“Initiated the Trump Accounts program.”organizationU.S. Treasury Department“Manages the $1,000 government contribution.”personScott Bessent“Oversees the '50 State Challenge' for donations.”personBrad Gerstner“Pledged $250 per child under 5 in Indiana.”personMelania Trump“Unveiled a spinoff program for foster children.”personSusan Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion for children's accounts.”personBarbara Dalio“Pledged $75 million for children in Connecticut.”personSanjay Mehrotra“CEO of Micron Technology; pledged $250 million.”personMichael Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion for children's accounts.”personRay Dalio“Pledged $75 million for children in Connecticut.”