March 10, 2026
‘Trump Accounts’: a program built for all — except the faithful? Sign the Financial Issues petition!
FISM host Mark Minnella: ‘Programs intended to serve “all Americans” should not unintentionally exclude those committed to living out their faith by limiting participation to morally compromised investments’
PHILADELPHIA — Trump savings accounts for youngsters sound great until you pull back the curtain. “Trump Accounts” launch on July 4 with an aim to build long-term financial security for children. These tax-advantaged investment accounts for U.S. citizens under the age of 18 come with a $1,000 deposit from the federal government, and earnings in the accounts grow tax-deferred. But all is not what it seems, at least for concerned Christians.
The accounts sound appealing; however, Financial Issues (FISM) is warning Christians of the lack of biblical filters on the investments. The organization is urging Christians that their voices be heard so there is a clear and unified way to ensure the accounts protect religious freedom by allowing Biblically Responsible Investing options — so no American is forced to choose between participating and honoring their faith.
“When I first learned that the White House unveiled ‘Trump Accounts’ for American children, backed by a historic $6.25 billion pledge from Michael and Susan Dell, my heart was genuinely moved by the promise of longer-term financial security for the next generation,” said FISM host Mark Minnella.
“The program’s stated purpose to help families save for education, homeownership or business startups is commendable. It seems the desire is to give future Americans a stronger financial starting line, not just a safety net.
“But as a Christian who strives to steward capital with biblical integrity, I cannot ignore a critical shortcoming of this plan, one that goes beyond mechanics or market performance. The investment options discussed for Trump Accounts are limited to broad stock market index funds, with no provision for faith-based or Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI). For many Christian families, the ability to invest in ways that avoid industries or practices that contravene Scriptural morality is a core conviction. This includes avoiding companies tied to abortion-related services, sexual immorality, exploitative labor practices, gambling, pornography or addictive products that profit from human brokenness rather than human flourishing.”
Financial Issues details how Christians are excluded from these accounts:
- Trump Accounts limit investments to broad market index funds.
- These funds include companies that promote abortion, LGBT ideology and explicit content.
- Christians are left with no Biblically Responsible options.
- Because shareholders are part-owners of the companies they invest in, investment decisions are a matter of Christian stewardship, not just financial return.
“When public policy provides a financial tool without offering moral options, Christians are placed in an untenable position,” said Minnella. “A secular Index fund only approach to investing forces every investor to participate in the good and, unfortunately for those with conviction, the bad actions of the companies that make up the investment. But for believers, conscience is not negotiable. Programs intended to serve ‘all Americans’ should not unintentionally exclude those who are committed to living out their faith consistently by limiting participation only in funds that hold morally compromised stocks.”
To learn more about Biblically Responsible Investing and to sign Financial Issues’ petition, “Trump Accounts for All,” click here.
Financial Issues’ (FISM) unique programming helps Christians find freedom and purpose in financial stewardship, empowering them to make biblically faithful choices in a world filled with competing voices. By tuning in, viewers and listeners will discover how to navigate their financial journey with clarity, integrity and a Kingdom-minded perspective.
Mark Minnella is the host of Financial Issues, which is broadcast live Monday through Friday at 9 – 10 a.m. ET/8 – 9 a.m. CT, on more than 500 television and radio outlets nationwide, streaming on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and other major platforms, as well as online at FinancialIssues.org.
###
To schedule interviews with Mark Minnella, contact Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096 ext. 105, or Richard Jefferson, rjefferson@hamiltonstrategies.com.
