The Lion Week in Review

Jumpstarting America's Future with Trump Accounts


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Chris Stigall reports live from Washington, D.C., on President Trump's launch of Trump Accounts—a transformative program providing $1,000 seed investment accounts for newborns starting in 2026, with families and employers able to contribute up to $5,000 annually in tax-advantaged savings. Harnessing compound interest and stock market growth, these accounts could build six-figure sums by age 18 and potentially millions by retirement, fostering financial literacy, ownership in capitalism, and generational wealth.

Chris interviews Treasury Chief Counsel Joe Lavorgna on the program's mechanics, employer contributions, access at 18 for major life steps like homeownership or education, and its role in democratizing capitalism while countering anti-free-market narratives. Senator Ted Cruz highlights the accounts' inclusion in the Working Families Tax Cut, their synergy with school choice provisions, and the potential to create a new generation of young capitalists invested in economic success.

Kevin O'Leary ("Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank) praises the bipartisan appeal, early financial education benefits, and efficiency in addressing retirement shortfalls compared to traditional systems. Senator Marsha Blackburn explains practical steps for families via IRS Form 4547, the free-market messaging, and ties to broader fiscal priorities amid debates over government funding and DHS.

A Faith and Freedom 250 segment underscores Christian education's vital role in uniting faith, reason, and moral truth to equip young people for purposeful lives amid cultural confusion.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:02 - Trump Accounts Explained

00:02:19 - Free Market Benefits

00:03:58 - How to Sign Up

00:05:22 - Tariffs and Economic Policy

00:07:52 - Economic Outlook for 2026

00:09:49 - Senator Ted Cruz Interview

00:11:36 - School Choice and Shutdown Risks

00:14:05 - Kevin O'Leary Interview

00:16:56 - Financial Literacy Impact

00:20:53 - Senator Marsha Blackburn Interview

00:23:16 - Government Funding Debate

00:25:49 - Faith and Freedom 250

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