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Scott Bessent: “Thanks to Trump accounts newborns those families welcome…”

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

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Speaker Johnson, Secretary Bessent, and Rep. Ciscomani Deliver Remarks with Arizona Manufacturers

Published | Video Starts at 12:13

… incentives to help our workers at plants just like this one care for a new child or six or recover from a serious illness without sacrificing financial security. Of course, Thanks to Trump accounts newborns those families welcome will get a stake in the American dream from day one with $1,000 seed investment from Treasury. And don't listen to the Democrats when they claim that it's for the rich. 86% of the families who have enrolled in the Trump accounts of the 7 million thus far have incomes less than $200,000. (12:13–12:24)

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Claims newborns will receive a $1,000 seed investment from Treasury through Trump accounts.

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