Fact-check · Oct 7, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Thank you for the $250 on behalf of of our 10 old”
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What the record shows
Michael and Susan Dell pledged $250 per child to 25 million Trump Accounts for children under 10 born before 2025 in lower-income ZIP codes, totaling $6.25 billion.
The $250 contribution amount is confirmed by multiple official sources including Treasury guidance and the Dell Foundation's December 2025 announcement.
Sources
- Trump touts investment accounts for kids alongside billionaires, celebrities
- Trump Accounts will auto-enroll 60 million children under new Treasury rules
- Trump Accounts will automatically be created for up to 60 million kids, Treasury says - CBS News
- Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know
- Treasury Announces the Completion of Automatic Enrollment Today for Trump Accounts
- U.S. Treasury Announces the Official Launch of Trump Accounts and Full Scope of the App
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Oct. 7, 2026
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