TRUMP’S NEW PLAN IS SHO
The proposal, called “Trump Accounts,” would give every baby born in a set four-year period a
$1,000 government-funded investment account “tethered directly to stock market performance.”
Supporters say this could help families who lack access to wealth-building tools and imagine young adults gaining “a buffer against the rising costs of education,
housing, and economic uncertainty.” To them, it’s “a bold attempt to rewrite the script on who gets to build wealth in America.”
But the idea raises serious concerns. Relying on the market brings the risk of “future crashes wiping out what was promised as security.”
Critics also question who would oversee the accounts, how long-term costs would be managed,
and what happens if political priorities change.
They warn that without strong protections,
the program could shift from a visionary equalizer into “a risky bet placed on behalf of the youngest and most vulnerable citizens.”
The debate highlights how far the nation is willing to go to reduce the wealth gap—and who carries the risks.
