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Here's why Trump wants to start stockpiling U.S. wealth | About That

Here’s why Trump wants to start stockpiling U.S. wealth | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to plug America’s wealth into the stock market. The question is: where’s he getting the cash? Andrew Chang breaks down what we know about a possible U.S. sovereign wealth fund and what it could mean for the trillions of dollars in U.S. debt. Images supplied by Reuters, Getty Images and The Canadian Press. (Additional credits: 6:55: NBC Chicago/YouTube; 6:58: Reuters/YouTube; Source: Economic Club of New York)

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January 9, 2026

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January 9, 2026

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