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The Trump administration has launched a new initiative called “Trump Accounts,” which provides an initial $1,000 government deposit into a savings account for newborn children, with the aim of fostering long-term wealth building. The program, reportedly rooted in Section 530A of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has been promoted at a summit in Washington, D.C., attended by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, conservative activist Erika Kirk of Turning Point USA, and rapper Nicki Minaj. Turning Point USA and other conservative organizations have pledged to match the government’s $1,000 contribution for eligible employees’ newborns, while a billboard in Times Square advertises the program with the slogan “Trump Accounts jumpstart the American Dream.” Nicki Minaj, who participated in the summit and publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during a panel, has been highlighted by multiple outlets as a prominent supporter. While all sources confirm the existence of the $1,000 government deposit and its promotion by conservative groups and public figures, framing varies significantly. Left-leaning NBC News briefly noted Treasury Secretary Bessent’s promotion of the accounts without elaboration, while center sources like USA Today and AP News presented the program factually, focusing on eligibility and mechanics. Right-leaning outlets such as Breitbart and Fox News emphasized the program’s potential to transform working-class families’ financial futures, with Breitbart calling it a “biggest merger in history” between Wall Street and Main Street and suggesting it could become Trump’s “most enduring legacy.” The New York Post highlighted Minaj’s political shift and her public criticism of Democratic leaders, framing the event as a cultural moment. In contrast, no left-leaning or center sources reported on the program’s long-term economic projections or its potential as a political legacy, nor did they mention Minaj’s comments on Newsom.