President Trump Seeks to Verify Fort Knox Gold Reserves Amid Theft Concerns
President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to personally inspect the gold reserves at Fort Knox, citing concerns about potential theft. In a recent interview, Trump reiterated his intention to visit the Kentucky military installation, which houses a significant portion of the United States' bullion reserves. This follows his February 2025 pledge to conduct a presidential audit of the site. Despite assurances from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the gold is audited annually and fully accounted for, Trump remains skeptical, influenced by unsubstantiated conspiracy theories promoted by Elon Musk and some GOP lawmakers. Fort Knox, known for its security, currently holds over 147 million fine troy ounces of gold, according to the U.S. Mint. 
