Fact-check · Oct 7, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Michael and Susan Dell, who made one of the largest private donations at any time, all time for anything. $6,250,000,000 into the Trump accounts”
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What the record shows
Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion in December 2025 to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million children, providing $250 per eligible child. Confirmed by Treasury Department, Dell Foundation, and multiple news sources.
The $6.25 billion figure is accurate and independently verified by Treasury Department statements, Dell Foundation announcements, and multiple news outlets.
Sources
- Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts' - ABC7 New York
- Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund 'Trump accounts' for 25 million U.S. kids
- Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to fund ‘Trump Accounts’
- Michael Dell pledges $6.25 billion to support Trump accounts program
- Michael and Susan Dell to fund Trump Accounts by giving $250 apiece to 25 million U.S. kids - CBS News
- Treasury auto-opened 60M+ Trump Accounts after sign-ups stalled under 8%. But kids won't get $1,000 unless parents act
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 7, 2026
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