Administration considers allowing stock donations into Trump accounts

11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 10

The proposal follows Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation last year, which seeded up to 25 million children's accounts with $250 each.
Officials are weighing whether billionaire stock gifts could be added to the programme, which is due to open on 4 July 2026 and currently accepts only cash invested in S&P 500 index funds.
The idea comes as wealth inequality and possible wealth taxes gain political attention, though critics warn stock contributions could increase risk and tie the accounts to broader Republican retirement-policy goals.

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