NewsNBC Chicago – PoliticsJuly 2, 2026United States
Trump Accounts: How the New Government Investment Program Works
The Trump administration is launching 'Trump Accounts,' a government-backed investment program that provides $1,000 in seed money for children born during the current presidential term. The program allows for private contributions and aims to encourage long-term stock market investment, though critics argue it does not address immediate poverty or offset recent cuts to social safety net programs.
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Parents of children born between 2025 and 2028 can now claim $1,000 in government-funded for long-term investment accounts, while families of older children may qualify for private donations based on income and location.
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personRay Dalio“Pledged $75 million for children in Connecticut.”organizationDell Technologies“Company founded by donor Michael Dell.”personScott Bessent“U.S. Treasury Secretary; leads the '50 State Challenge'.”personDonald Trump“Initiated the Trump Accounts program.”organizationMicron Technology“Company led by donor Sanjay Mehrotra.”personSusan Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion for children who do not qualify for the government $1,000.”organizationU.S. Treasury Department“Manages the $1,000 government contribution.”personSanjay Mehrotra“CEO of Micron Technology; pledged $250 million.”personMichael Dell“Pledged $6.25 billion for children who do not qualify for the government $1,000.”personBrad Gerstner“Pledged $250 per child under age 5 in Indiana.”personBarbara Dalio“Pledged $75 million for children in Connecticut.”personMelania Trump“Unveiled a spinoff program for children in foster care.”