President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are calling for a new audit of Fort Knox's gold reserves, fueling long-standing conspiracy theories. The U.S. Bullion Depository holds over 140 million troy ounces of gold. It's valued above $42 per ounce on government books, though its market price is far higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed that the gold is accounted for and audited yearly, but Musk has demanded a live video walkthrough.
