TRUMP’S NEW PLAN IS SHOCKING AMERICA
The “Trump Accounts” plan would give every baby born in a set four-year window a government-
funded $1,000 investment account “tethered directly to stock market performance.”
Supporters say this could help families who lack access to wealth-building tools and imagine young adults starting life with real financial support
— “a buffer against the rising costs of education, housing, and economic uncertainty.”
They view it as “a bold attempt to rewrite the script on who gets to build wealth in America.”
But the idea raises major concerns. Because the accounts rely on the market, critics warn that “future crashes”
could erase what was meant to provide security. Questions remain about “who manages these accounts,”
long-term costs, and what happens if politics shift.
Without strong protections, some fear the plan could become
“a risky bet” placed on the country’s youngest citizens.
