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Trump and Musk Question if There's Gold in Fort Knox: What We Know


Published on 2025-02-20 09:40:56 - MSN
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  • President Donald Trump discussed Fort Knox and the status of the United States' gold reserves while aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, echoing recent speculation fueled online by billionaire ally Elon Musk.

The article from MSN discusses the recent social media speculation by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk regarding the contents of Fort Knox, particularly questioning if there is still gold stored there. Fort Knox, known for housing a significant portion of the United States' gold reserves, has become a topic of intrigue due to these high-profile figures' comments. Historically, Fort Knox holds about 147.3 million ounces of gold, which is roughly half of the U.S. Treasury's gold reserves. However, Trump and Musk's queries have sparked discussions on whether the gold is still there or if it has been moved or depleted. The U.S. Mint, which oversees Fort Knox, has not publicly responded to these specific inquiries, but it's noted that the last full audit of the gold was in 1953, with subsequent inventories confirming the presence of gold, though not necessarily its quantity or quality. This has led to conspiracy theories and public curiosity about the security and contents of one of America's most secure facilities.

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