Scott Bessent: “In 2024 alone, our citizens gave half a trillion dollars to…”

“Consider how Trump accounts are revolutionizing not only investing but philanthropy as well. We in the United States are the most generous country in the history of the world. In 2024 alone, our citizens gave half a trillion dollars to charity. That's more than the GDP of advanced countries like Singapore, Austria and the uae. Many Americans want to give back to their fellow citizens through charitable donations.” (15:09–15:15)

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