Who qualifies for contributions of $1,000 or $250 to their ‘Trump account’?

Who qualifies for contributions of $1,000 or $250 to their ‘Trump account’?


Starting in 2026, children can qualify for either a $1,000 or a $250 contribution to their so-called Trump accounts, established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

On Tuesday, Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to finance the “Trump accounts” for 25 million children under the age of 10. With the Dells’ donation, $250 will be available for each qualifying “Trump account” next year.

As Tuesday’s donation throws the Trump accounts back into the spotlight, here’s who qualifies for which accounts.

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Per the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, any child under the age of 18 with a Social Security number can open a Trump account, investing in eligible mutual funds or exchange-traded funds to save for their future.

Families can open “Trump accounts” in 2026

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