Treasury to allow stock donations for Trump accounts, POTUS calls move ‘America first victory’
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, July 4, that the Treasury Department will begin accepting donations of publicly traded stock to help fund Trump Accounts for eligible American children, calling the move another major "America First Victory."
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the change would make it easier for businesses, philanthropists and job creators to contribute to the program.
He also claimed that public interest has already exceeded expectations, saying more than six million Trump Accounts have been requested even before the initiative has officially launched.
President Trump is touting another “America First victory” after announcing the Treasury Department will allow publicly traded stock to be donated to help fund Trump Accounts for eligible American children.
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Donald Trump announces new funding option for Trump Accounts
Trump shared the update in a lengthy Truth Social post, describing the Treasury Department's decision as another step toward helping American families and investing in future generations.
"BIG NEWS! My Administration is delivering another fantastic America First Victory," Trump wrote.
According to the president, the Treasury Department will now accept philanthropic contributions in the form of readily tradable publicly traded stock for eligible children's Trump Accounts.
Trump said the change would allow private businesses, philanthropists and employers to play a larger role in supporting the initiative.
"This opens the door for GREAT American Businesses, Philanthropists, and Job Creators to invest directly in the future of our children, and help build a Generation of Savers, Investors, and Owners," he wrote.
Donald Trump reveals millions have already requested accounts
Alongside the policy announcement, Trump highlighted what he described as overwhelming public demand for the program.
He claimed that millions of families have already expressed interest despite the accounts not yet being available.
"The response to TRUMP ACCOUNTS has been incredible — More than 6 MILLION TRUMP ACCOUNTS have already been requested before the Program has even launched," Trump said.
The president presented the response as proof that Americans support the initiative and believe it will benefit future generations.
According to Trump, the program is designed to encourage long-term saving, investing and wealth creation for children across the country.
Donald Trump says program puts American children first
In his post, Trump argued that the initiative reflects his administration's broader economic vision and commitment to American families.
He said the program rewards success while creating opportunities for children to become future investors and owners.
"The American People LOVE this idea because it puts America's children FIRST, rewards Success, and helps build Wealth for the next Generation," Trump wrote.
Trump ended the announcement by tying the initiative to the broader message he has repeatedly used throughout his second term.
"The Golden Age of America is just getting started!" the president concluded.
The announcement marks the latest update on the Trump Accounts initiative, with the administration now expanding the ways the program can be funded before its official rollout.
Trump framed the Treasury Department's decision as another example of his administration's "America First" agenda, saying the new policy creates additional opportunities for businesses and philanthropists to contribute directly to the financial future of eligible American children while encouraging a new generation of savers, investors and owners.
