If the gold isn’t there, we’re going to be very upset,” the President said. His Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said it’s all “present and accounted for.“

WASHINGTON — While flying back to Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, a reporter asked President Donald Trump whether Elon Musk would pursue budget cuts at the Pentagon. His response might be confusing to anyone who hasn’t spent the last several days monitoring Musk’s account on X.

Billionaire Elon Musk has reignited the long-standing mystery surrounding Fort Knox, questioning whether Americas gold reserves are truly intact. His call for transparency—suggesting a live-streamed audit—has drawn support from figures like Senator Mike Lee and even caught the attention of President Donald Trump.