During a campaign rally at the Red Rock resort in Nevada on 5/8, US President Donald Trump noticed a young boy running towards the edge of the stage. The boy, the elder son of Sandra and Brad from Las Vegas, was still holding a pacifier as his mother began speaking to the crowd. President Trump immediately ran after the child, holding him back from falling.
"I don't want him to be like Biden and fall off the stage," Trump joked, referring to his predecessor Joe Biden, which drew laughter from the audience.
President Trump likely has ample "child-minding" experience, being a grandfather to 11 grandchildren. US media has also frequently captured images of him playing with billionaire Elon Musk's son, X Æ A-12, including an instance where he led the boy onto Marine One parked at the White House in 3/2025.
The encounter between Sandra's family and President Trump had another notable moment. The boy was later held up to the podium to thank the US President on behalf of his family for opening a "Trump Account" for him to invest in stocks from a young age. The boy initially babbled a few words, but after his mother Sandra gently "prompted" him, he clearly repeated into the microphone, "Thank you for my Trump Account."
"Well done," Trump smiled, applauding the boy to the audience's cheers.
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President Trump smiles as Sandra "prompts" her son to say thank you at the 5/8 event in Las Vegas. Photo: AP |
Sandra is a waitress at a Las Vegas casino, and Brad is an officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He stated that his family benefits from the administration's no tip tax policies and is investing in the "Trump Account" program for both of their children.
The "Trump Account" program, which President Trump introduced at the rally along with the "no tip tax" policy, launched on 4/7. It provides for US citizen children with valid Social Security numbers, born between 2025-2028. Each eligible account receives a one-time 1,000 USD from the federal government, and this money is tax-free upon receipt.
Guardians or other private organizations can contribute an additional maximum of 5,000 USD annually to this account throughout the child's life. Upon reaching 18 years old, children can withdraw funds for education, purchasing their first home, or continuing to invest.
The US administration estimates that without additional contributions beyond the initial 1,000 USD, the account value could increase to approximately 6,000 USD when the child turns 18, based on the historical average growth of the S&P 500. If the maximum 5,000 USD is contributed annually, the account could reach a value of approximately 271,000 USD after 18 years.
Thanh Danh (Fox, Reuters)
