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The urgency of this issue is underscored by a significant executive order signed by President Trump on February 3, 2025, establishing the first-ever U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). Dr. McCoy sees this as a pivotal move towards legitimizing UBI in the United States. She points out that as economic landscapes change drastically with automation's rise, UBI could provide a financial safety net for individuals whose jobs have been rendered obsolete.