Trump rings New York Stock Exchange bell to mark first trading day for ‘Trump accounts’

Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange bell from the White House to mark the launch of “Trump accounts,” a federal program giving children $1,000 investment accounts.

He hosted leaders from the NYSE and Nasdaq in the Oval Office for the first joint exchange opening, highlighting it as a historic event.

The accounts, established by Congress, are designed to help children build long-term savings and can be funded further by family or others up to $5,000 per year.

Major donors, including Michael Dell, Ray Dalio, and SpaceX CEO Gwynne Shotwell, contributed large sums to expand benefits for children in lower-income areas, The Guardian has reported.

The accounts invest in index funds and become accessible at age 18 for uses like education, housing, or starting a business.