Millions of children miss Trump Account financial gifts

5 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 4

An opinion article says cumbersome account-opening requirements are leaving many eligible families unable to secure the benefit for their children.
The piece argues administrative complexity, rather than lack of eligibility, is the main barrier preventing the programme from reaching millions of kids.
It frames the shortfall as a policy design problem, with families falling through the cracks despite the accounts being intended to deliver broad financial support.

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