Donald Trump’s newest economic proposal has hit the country like a bolt of electricity, setting off arguments, excitement, disbelief, and a long list of unanswered questions. The idea is bold, dramatic, and unmistakably Trump: create “Trump Accounts,” government-funded investment portfolios assigned to every American newborn within a defined four-year period. The goal? Give the next generation a financial launchpad unlike anything the U.S. has ever attempted
Under the proposal, each newborn would automatically receive a $1,000 investment account funded by taxpayer dollars. This isn’t a savings account or a traditional government bond—this money goes straight into the stock market. From day one, the account begins compounding,