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More than 6 million American children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, according to a mid-June tally from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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The official launch of Trump Accounts is scheduled for July 4.
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Parents and guardians can open a Trump Account by filling out IRS Form 4547 with their 2025 tax return or on TrumpAccounts.gov.
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According to the Census Bureau, in 2024, 25% of U.S. households had at least one child under 18 years old.
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There were approximately 73.1 million children under age 18 in the United States in 2024, according to the Census Bureau.
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About 1.4 million children signed up for Trump Accounts qualify to receive the $1,000 seed money from the Treasury, according to published data.
Madeline Brown, senior policy associate at the Urban Institute
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"That 1.4 million reflects only about 39% of eligible children, meaning more than half of eligible children are still not enrolled to receive their $1,000," said Madeline Brown, senior policy associate at the Urban Institute.
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Trump Accounts are open to any U.S. child under 18 with a Social Security number.
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Trump Accounts include a one-time $1,000 pilot program contribution from the Treasury for babies born from 2025 through 2028.
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Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, committed $6.25 billion to provide an additional $250 for children born between 2016 and 2024 who live in ZIP codes where the median income is $150,000 or less.
Michael Dell, tech CEO
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"This is about every child, every family having a real shot at building something," Dell said in an emailed statement.
Michael Dell, tech CEO
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"What the research shows us, pretty clearly, is that when a kid has even a small account in their name, they start to see themselves differently, and that shows up in graduation rates, in homeownership, in the businesses they start," Dell said.
Michael Dell, tech CEO
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"That's not just a financial outcome — it's a mindset shift," Dell said.
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Trump Accounts can receive contributions from family, friends, or employers, and the money grows tax-deferred.
Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the aim was to have philanthropists, charities, or local governments in every state contribute funds as part of a "50-state challenge."
Adam Bergman, founder of IRA Financial and tax attorney
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"Most people don't start saving until their 20s or 30s; they miss out on 20 years of compounding," said Adam Bergman, founder of IRA Financial and a tax attorney.
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Pretax funds in Trump Accounts are subject to ordinary income taxes upon withdrawal.
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Withdrawals from Trump Accounts before age 59½ could come with a 10% penalty.
Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute
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"The result is a system used primarily by those best equipped to navigate it," wrote Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute.
Madeline Brown, senior policy associate at the Urban Institute
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"Lower-income people have more to gain from this program but are less likely to need to file taxes and therefore less likely to access it," said Madeline Brown.
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According to Treasury figures from June, 86% of Trump Accounts opened are linked to families earning less than $200,000.
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Roughly 95% of all households with children under 18 make less than $200,000, according to 2024 Census data.
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Trump Accounts are child-owned savings accounts for U.S. citizens under 18.
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Funds in Trump Accounts are invested in American companies.
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Access to Trump Account funds is granted when children turn 18.
Donald Trump, President
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"This is a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation," President Donald Trump said on a fact sheet released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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More than 82 companies, foundations, states, and individuals have announced contributions to the Trump Accounts program.
Blake Moore, Utah Representative
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"This is a transformational investment for kids in every zip code," said Utah Rep. Blake Moore in a statement.
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Trump Accounts were created under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025.
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Contributors can deposit up to $5,000 per year into Trump Accounts.
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Annual contribution limits for Trump Accounts will adjust to accommodate inflation starting after 2027.
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