'Trump Account' would gives $1,000 to eligible newborns. Here's how it would work

By A Martínez

Published December 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith explains how Trump's investment accounts for kids would work, and outlines concerns and benefits.

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