Key facts
- California Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed the Trump administration's "Trump Accounts" investment program.
- Newsom called the program "one of the best things Trump's done."
- He also praised Melania Trump's "Fostering the Future" initiative for foster youth.
- The "Trump Accounts" provide a $1,000 federal investment for children born during Trump's second term.
- California has enrolled in the program to ensure foster children's eligibility.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered rare praise for the Trump administration, endorsing its "Trump Accounts" investment program and foster youth initiatives. During a press conference discussing his state's CalKIDS program, Newsom expressed enthusiasm for encouraging participation in the federal "Trump Accounts," calling it "one of the best things Trump's done."
Newsom also credited Senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker for their work on the initiative. The "Trump Accounts" provide a $1,000 federal investment for children born during Donald Trump's second term and became available last month. Newsom urged people to take advantage of the program, emphasizing that the funds belong to the child, not to Trump.
He further commended First Lady Melania Trump's "Fostering the Future" initiative, which aims to support children transitioning out of the foster care system. Newsom acknowledged that Melania Trump's program addressed eligibility gaps in the "Trump Accounts" for foster youth. Following a conversation with former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Newsom confirmed California's enrollment in the federal program and is seeking legislative appropriations to back the commitment for foster children's eligibility.