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Automatic Enrollment of “Trump Accounts” for Millions of U.S. Children
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Automatic Enrollment of Trump Accounts – Core Event
At a Wednesday press conference in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced that every child in the United States with a valid Social Security number has been automatically enrolled in a tax-advantaged investment account, dubbed a “Trump Account.” The Treasury Department said the program now includes roughly 70 million accounts: 60 million children enrolled automatically as of October 1 and an additional 10 million whose parents opted in after the launch on July 4. Parents or guardians must claim each account through the official app or website before they can manage contributions.
Background & Context
The accounts were created by the Invest in America Act, part of the legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Structured like an IRA, withdrawals are prohibited until the beneficiary turns 18, after which the funds may be used for education, a first-home purchase, medical expenses, or rolled into a traditional retirement account. The program is presented as a “financial-literacy” initiative aimed at giving every child a stake in the nation’s economic future.
Data & Statistics
- 70 million total accounts (White House estimate).
- $1,000 one-time federal seed contribution for children born Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2028 (scheduled).
- $1.3 billion seeded by the Treasury to date.
- $6.25 billion pledged by Michael and Susan Dell, providing a $250 contribution to roughly 25 million children in lower-income ZIP codes.
- Annual contribution limits: $5,000 per child from families (2026-2027) with inflation adjustments; $2,500 employer match.
- Over 70 companies, including Uber, Intel, Nvidia, and Steak n’ Shake, have signed on to contribute.
- A Fidelity model projects that a child receiving the maximum $5,000 each year could accumulate nearly $200,000 by age 18, assuming a 7 % annual return.
Official Statements & Responses
He linked the initiative to historic American values, citing Benjamin Franklin’s legacy of modest seed money growing into substantial wealth. Bessent also assured that the accounts will not affect Social Security, calling them a “supplement, not a substitute.” Republican Congressman Scott Perry (R-10) highlighted the flexibility of the accounts at age 18, noting they can be used for education, business start-ups, home purchases, or retirement savings.
Verbatim Quotes
- “With today’s announcement, we’re building on that success by 70 million accounts of children across America,” — Donald Trump
- “These beautiful young children are extremely rich — they are now, and they will be in the future, extremely rich. So they have something to look forward to.” — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
- “Every child deserves a financial stake in the future, and Trump accounts represent the most transformative policy in decades to give them one,” — Scott Bessent
- “With automatic enrollment now complete, every American child under the age of 18 has a Trump Account in their name, making it easier than ever for families to participate,” — Taylor Rogers
What's Next
The Treasury Department will continue to process claims through the trumpsaccounts.gov portal and the mobile app. Families are encouraged to claim their child’s account promptly to begin receiving contributions and to explore employer matching programs already pledged by more than 70 companies.