President Donald Trump hosted tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan at the White House on December 2, 2025, to celebrate their monumental $6.25 billion gift to 25 million American children aged ten and under. The donation, distributed as $250 per child into tax-advantaged “Trump accounts,” was hailed by Trump as an “extraordinary act of kindness, patriotism, and charity” during a Roosevelt Room press conference.
Attendees included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner, underscoring support for initiatives that empower America’s youth through private generosity rather than government handouts. The gift targets children in zip codes with median household incomes below $150,000, ensuring aid reaches working-class families who need it most. As outlined in a White House fact sheet, this philanthropic move aligns with conservative values of personal responsibility and long-term financial independence.
Trump emphasized the historic scale, stating, “This is truly one of the most generous acts in the history of our country,” contrasting it with failed liberal policies that trap generations in dependency. Trump accounts, established under the Invest America Act signed by Trump as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 4, 2025, provide a secure framework for savings and investment. Available to all children under 18 with Social Security numbers starting July 4, 2026, these accounts allow up to $5,000 in annual contributions, invested in low-fee domestic equity index funds. Children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 seed from the Treasury, with funds locked until age 18 and treated as IRAs thereafter—promoting fiscal discipline.
Michael Dell credited the Invest America Act for inspiring the donation, noting it originated from a 2021 idea by Brad Gerstner. He expressed confidence that other wealthy Americans and philanthropists would follow suit, saying, “We are confident that others will join us, because we all understand the incredible impact that a gift like this can have.” Susan Dell added that such investments build “hope and opportunity and prosperity for generations,” echoing Trump’s vision of a stronger, self-reliant America.
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