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February 2, 2026

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and MORIAH BALINGIT
AP Education Writer

As a continuation of President Donald Trump ‘s pitch to Americans on affordability and the economy under his administration, the U.S. Treasury and White House are celebrating the upcoming launch of a program they view as a key milestone: Trump Accounts.

A provision of Trump's tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money when they turn 18.


 
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