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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Trump accounts “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: The accounts could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars only if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars each year and investment returns remain close to historic stock market averages. The initial $1,000 government contribution by itself would likely grow to only several thousand dollars by age 18.
Date: 07/22/2026
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Last Updated on July 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check