Kristina McLellan
Coverage of Kristina McLellan in the Nexus archive.
- Trump Accounts draw 6.5 million sign-ups, but some families are still waiting on the promised $1,000 funding
Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment program for children under 18, have 6.5 million sign-ups, with 1.5 million eligible for $1,000 seed funding for babies born from 2025 to 2028. However, some parents report delays in receiving the promised funds, despite the program's launch in July 2024.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for money
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The Treasury Department reports 6.5 million account sign-ups, with 1.5 million eligible for the initial $1,000 funding. Critics note inconsistencies in account activation and funding timelines.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 in seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The accounts, created through a tax and spending bill, aim to give children investment opportunities, though critics note uneven access. The Treasury Department reports 6.5 million sign-ups, with 1.5 million eligible for the $1,000 incentive.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, offering $1,000 seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The program, launched via a tax and spending cuts bill, has 6.5 million sign-ups, with 1.5 million eligible for the $1,000. Parents like Masaki and Kristina McLellan describe mixed experiences, including application rejections and extended wait times.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The program, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, allows contributions from family and employers, with investments managed by private firms until the child turns 18.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The program, launched in July 2024, allows contributions to tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under 18, with 1.5 million eligible for the initial $1,000.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump promotes Trump Accounts, which provide $1,000 seed money for children born during his second term, but some parents report delays in receiving the funds. The program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill, has 6.5 million sign-ups, with 1.5 million eligible for the $1,000 incentive, though distribution issues persist.