As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Moriah Balingit | The Associated Press, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 22, 2026 · 5 min read

President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to prom...

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Category: schools · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 5 min

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As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000

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