Trump and Musk say they want to make sure the Fort Knox gold is still there: 'Maybe it's there, maybe it's not'
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President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the amount of gold at Fort Knox and stated a desire to inspect it personally, while Elon Musk echoed skepticism on social media. The Treasury Department, however, assures that all gold reserves are accounted for through annual audits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that there has been no significant removal of gold, with only small quantities used for testing during audits, dispelling any conspiracy theories about potential thefts or mismanagement of bullion stocks.
"Who is confirming that gold wasn't stolen from Fort Knox? Maybe it's there, maybe it's not." - Elon Musk expressing skepticism about the gold reserves.
"All the gold is there," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, emphasizing the integrity of Fort Knox's reserves.
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