Overview

• 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.