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Scott Bessent: “Michael and Susan Dell have contributed $6.25 billion [to a…”

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

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's America 250 Address: Economic Statecraft, Tariffs, and the Dollar

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But for children not born during this administration, parents, parents can add up to $5,000 a year. Employers can add $5,000. But foundations states are going to add some great philanthropists. Michael and Susan Dell have contributed $6.25 billion [to a program for families not in the top 20% income zip codes]. When Michael announced it, the president said, Michael, 250 million is a lot. 6.25 is really a lot. (42:19–42:26)

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