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Rep. Roger Williams praises Trump‑backed children's investment accounts, cites 'Dell family' funding
Summary
Rep. Roger Williams said tax‑advantaged investment accounts for children born 2025–2028 would teach financial skills and boost Main Street, and asserted much of the initial funding comes from the Dell family, which he estimated contributed about $6 billion.
The host asked Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams about a Trump‑backed proposal to create tax‑advantaged investment accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028 and why eligibility would be limited to that birth window.
Williams called the accounts “great” and “fantastic,” saying they would teach young people about the value of money, encourage entrepreneurship and benefit Main Street businesses. “I mean, it’s gonna open up markets for people to start their own business,” Williams said.
When asked where the initial $1,000 per child would come from, Williams said “a lot of this [is] coming from the Dell family,” and stated, “I think it was $6,000,000,000 they put in this account.” He also said the president was encouraging businesses to invest in the accounts and that small business owners would weigh participation.
Williams framed the policy as a way to build financial acumen and create opportunities rather than as a government job‑creation program. He repeated that he regarded the idea as a strong starting point and said he and small business owners would “take a look at it.”
The broadcast did not independently verify the claimed $6 billion figure or specific funding pledges by private donors. The host raised the eligibility question — why only children born 2025–2028 — but no further technical or legislative details about implementation or statutory language were provided during the interview.
