Delta and American plan to match Trump Accounts $1,000

Two major airlines join $1,000 Trump Accounts matching efforts: White House

Published September 2, 2026 5:59pm ET Updated September 2, 2026 5:59pm ET

The White House confirmed two major airlines are joining the effort to match its federal $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts for their employees.

Both Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced plans to match the government’s contributions for the children of their employees, according to the White House’s post on social media. The investment accounts allow every child born in the United States between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, to receive $1,000 from the federal government, according to the Trump Accounts website.