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Scott Bessent: “During President Trump's account, there's $1,000 seed…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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Published | Video Starts at 10:08

What can the government do to try to help them on their way? Well, the first thing I would advise parents to sign their children up for Trump accounts. If the children are born, why not? During President Trump's account, there's $1,000 seed investment. If not, you create an account and family, friends, employers, foundations can contribute into those accounts. (10:08–10:13)

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Asserts that a $1,000 seed investment is available in President Trump's account.

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