Trump renews calls to audit Fort Knox

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President Trump has renewed calls for an audit of Fort Knox, which reportedly stores 147.3 million troy ounces (4,582 tons) of gold worth about $650 billion today. The vault, built in 1936 and protected on a U.S. Army base, has rarely been accessed by outsiders. The last full audit occurred in 1953, with a partial review in 1974 and an inspection in 2017. An audit could finally address longstanding speculation about the reserves.

Photo showing stacked gold bars and an official U.S. seal overlaid, illustrating Fort Knox and the country's gold reserves debate.
Gold bars and a U.S. vault seal illustrating Fort Knox reserves and audit discussion.

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