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- The Trump Accounts initiative launched January 1, 2026, to provide over 14 million newborns with $1,000 seed money by 2028.
- The program aims to foster lifelong saving and investment habits from birth.
- Advocates favor automatic enrollment to ensure access for all, as some lower-income families struggle with the tax-filing process.
- Future congressional efforts could extend the program beyond 2028 and bolster support for lower-wealth families.
