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Scott Bessent: “When Trump accounts launch on July 4, every eligible child…”

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

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LIVE: First Lady Melania Trump Delivers Remarks At Fostering The Future Accounts Event

Published | Video Starts at 33:49

So today, because of the First Lady's leadership, we are embedding foster youth into the fabric of this program from the outse. When Trump accounts launch on July 4, every eligible child in America will be able to participate, including those for whom the state serves as a legal guardian. States can also help foster youth to accelerate their gains by directing survivor and SSI benefits into their Trump accounts. And at every step, treasury will provide expert guidance guidance to child welfare agencies through a dedicated support line. (33:49–34:01)

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Asserts that Trump accounts will be available to all eligible children, including those under state guardianship.

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