Morning Brew Daily Dell Donates $6 Billion to Kids & Costco Sues Trump Over Tariffs
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Dec 3, 2025 Michael and Susan Dell's groundbreaking $6.25 billion pledge aims to establish investment accounts for 25 million children, potentially transforming childhood savings. Meanwhile, Costco is suing the Trump administration over tariffs, raising questions about the chaotic logistics of refunding nearly $90 billion. The conversation also explores how companies are incentivizing AI adoption, despite employee resistance, and dives into the end-of-year recap trends from platforms like YouTube and Wikipedia.
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Mass Gift To Seed Kids' Investment Accounts
- Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to give $250 to 25 million U.S. children to expand access to investment accounts.
- The gift models Trump accounts and aims to narrow wealth gaps by seeding long-term savings for kids.
Direct Checks Over Institutional Grants
- The Dells' donation bypasses institutions by writing checks directly to families instead of to nonprofits or universities.
- Neil and Toby note this direct approach is symbolic and intended to inspire similar private giving strategies.
Private Advocacy Shaped Policy Idea
- Trump credits Dell with bringing the Trump-account idea to his attention after meetings with Invest America advocates.
- The donation reflects long-term advocacy and a pipeline between Dell and policymakers.