Trump Plans Fort Knox Visit With Elon Musk to Inspect U.S. Gold Reserves

The president announced his intention to verify the gold reserves at Fort Knox, despite Treasury assurances of their security.

President Trump revealed plans during his CPAC speech to visit Fort Knox with Elon Musk to confirm the presence of U.S. gold reserves.
Trump expressed skepticism about the gold's security, stating he 'wouldn't be totally surprised' if the vaults were empty.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured the public that annual audits confirm the gold is accounted for but indicated he is open to facilitating the visit.
Elon Musk has supported the idea, suggesting a livestream of the inspection, while Senator Mike Lee has also raised questions about the reserves.
The Fort Knox Bullion Depository, a highly secure facility, has been closed to the public since 1974, with no recent public inspections.