Trump Rings NYSE Bell to Launch Kids’ Investment Accounts from White House

President Trump marked the first trading day for a government-backed 'Trump accounts' program that gives each eligible child $1,000, with up to $5,000 a year in additional deposits, invested in a diversified index fund and controlled by parents until age 18; the accounts aim to help children from low-income families build long‑term savings for college, a home, or a business. The White House event featured the NYSE bell ceremony, and donations from Michael and Susan Dell, Ray Dalio and family, and SpaceX CEO Gwynne Shotwell, supporting recipients in lower-income areas.