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”
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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 American children, providing $250 per child ages 10 and under in ZIP codes with median incomes below $150,000.
Multiple independent news sources and the Dell Foundation confirm the $6.25 billion pledge announced December 2025 for Trump Accounts.
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’
- What to know about the Dells' $6.25 billion donation and 'Trump Accounts' : NPR
- Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion for kids' savings in 'Trump Accounts' - ABC News
- Michael Dell pledges $6.25 billion to support Trump accounts program
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 7, 2026
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