6 Things to Know About Trump Accounts for Children6 Things to Know About Trump Accounts for Children
Michael Dell speaks as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and President Donald Trump look on during a “Trump accounts” announcement at the White House in Washington on Dec. 2, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

6 Things to Know About Trump Accounts for Children

President Trump says he expects more philanthropists to put money in the pot. But how does the program work, and what does it mean for your children?
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The largest single philanthropic gift in recent U.S. history—a cool $6.25 billion—has put President Donald Trump’s new government-backed Invest America accounts for children in the spotlight.

Under the program, commonly known as “Trump Accounts,” the government will provide $1,000 in seed funding for children born within a four-year period.

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