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Trump Backs Musk's Probe into Fort Knox Gold Reserves

2/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

President Trump is backing Elon Musk's initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to probe the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox amid rising concerns over the absence of annual audits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassures that all 147.3 million ounces of gold are accounted for, yet lawmakers demand greater transparency.

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Historical Context

President Trump's support for investigating U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox reflects ongoing concerns about transparency in government financial practices. Fort Knox, built in 1936, has historically safeguarded America's gold, with its last comprehensive audit in 1953. Previous calls for transparency, like the 2011 Gold Reserve Transparency Act, highlight a recurring theme of public demand for accountability in national financial assets.

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Story summary

President Trump is backing Elon Musk's initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to probe the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox amid rising concerns over the absence of annual audits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassures that all 147.3 million ounces of gold are accounted for, yet lawmakers demand greater transparency.

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