Trump seeks Fort Knox visit to verify U.S. Gold
On May 10 Trump told Sharyl Attkisson he wants to visit Fort Knox to confirm the U.S. gold reserves and ‘knock on the door’ to see if the metal is still there.
President Donald Trump told investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson on May 10 that he wants to visit Fort Knox to verify the nation’s gold reserves and plans to ‘knock on the door’ to see whether the metal is inside. He did not provide a timeline for a visit or a formal audit.
The United States Bullion Depository in Kentucky holds roughly 147 million ounces of gold, about 59% of total U.S. official holdings. At current market prices the bars are worth several hundred billion dollars.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in February 2025 stated that annual internal verifications confirm every bar is accounted for and that ‘all the gold is there.’ He invited any member of Congress to view the reserves for themselves.
The last public audit that included outside observers took place in 1974.
Representative Thomas Massie introduced HR 3795, the Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025, which would direct an audit of U.S. gold reserves and provide full public disclosure. The bill remains pending in committee with no further action since its introduction.
Analysts noted renewed attention from the president could influence gold and other safe-haven markets, though there was no measurable price response immediately after the May 10 interview.
Trump offered no date for a visit. The Department of Government Efficiency, which earlier proposed an external inspection, has not commented. No agency has announced a scheduled external inspection or new public accounting of the Fort Knox holdings.
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