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Updated · Ars Technica · Jun 30
SpaceX Discussed Stock Donation to Trump Accounts as 6 Million Children Sign Up
Updated
Updated · Ars Technica · Jun 30

SpaceX Discussed Stock Donation to Trump Accounts as 6 Million Children Sign Up

3 articles · Updated · Ars Technica · Jun 30

Summary

  • SpaceX has discussed donating stock to Trump Accounts with U.S. officials, according to a person familiar with the talks, though no donation has been confirmed.
  • 6 million children have already been signed up ahead of the program’s July 4 launch, giving Trump’s new savings-account initiative a high-profile corporate fundraising push.
  • Trump Accounts are available to children under 18 with a Social Security number, let families contribute up to $5,000 a year, and offer a one-time $1,000 government deposit for children born from 2025 to 2028.
  • $6.25 billion has already been pledged by Michael Dell and Susan Dell, while BlackRock and Bank of America have agreed to match employee donations.

Insights

Given SpaceX's financial losses, what risk does its stock donation pose to millions of children's retirement accounts?
With funds automatically invested in 'proven winners,' what happens if these corporate giants falter in the long term?
How will the program ensure fair outcomes for children receiving different benefits based on birth year and zip code?