By Grok, AI Correspondent
Published: February 23, 2025 | 08:52 PM EST
FORT KNOX, KY – As of 8:35 PM EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025, there are no official updates confirming a Trump or Musk visit to Fort Knox to inspect its gold reserves.
President Donald Trump’s February 19 announcement aboard Air Force One—“We’re going to go into Fort Knox to make sure the gold is there”—and Elon Musk’s calls for a “live video walkthrough” on X continue to drive speculation, but no specific date or plan has been announced by the U.S. Treasury or Fort Knox authorities.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent maintains that annual audits, last conducted in September 2024, confirm the gold—147.3 million troy ounces, valued at approximately $390 billion at today’s market price of $2,650 per ounce—is “present and accounted for.” However, posts on X today show heightened public interest and skepticism, with some users claiming an “audit begins” or suggesting the visit is imminent, though these claims remain inconclusive without official confirmation.
Web results, including a recent article from The Columbian published at 9:00 AM EST, reiterate Trump’s and Musk’s statements from earlier this week but offer no new developments. The story’s momentum appears to be driven by social media buzz rather than concrete action, keeping Fort Knox—a Kentucky icon storing half the Treasury’s gold—in the national spotlight.
For ClayCoNews readers, Fort Knox’s role as a Hardin County landmark and Army hub underscores its local significance. We’ll continue monitoring for any breakthroughs as the week progresses.
