Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Four zero one k's are up about, $4,546,000 dollars”
FALSESaid in 3 broadcasts
What the record shows
Fidelity: average 401(k) balance $146,100 (11% increase in 2025); Vanguard: average $167,970 (13% increase in 2025). Year-over-year increases approximately $14,600–$21,800 per account.
Sources
- The average 401(k) balance grew 11% in 2025 | CNN Business
- The average 401(k) balance grew 11% in 2025 - ABC17NEWS
- The Average 401(k) Balance in 2025 May Surprise You | The Motley Fool
- The average 401(k) balance grew 11% in 2025 | KRDO
- The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and Generation in 2026: Some Good News
- The average 401(k) balance grew 11% in 2025 - KESQ
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
Every time it was said
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