Former President Donald Trump announced a historic inspection of Fort Knox, aiming to verify the nation’s gold reserves. In a video on X, he declared, “We’re gonna go into Fort Knox to make sure the gold is there.” This marks the first inspection of its kind in 82 years, sparking debate over transparency and political motives.
Fort Knox, established in 1937, holds 147.3 million ounces of gold, valued at $435 billion. Known for its secrecy, past inspections have been rare—most notably in 1974 and 2017—to dismiss rumors of missing gold.