Trump and Musk to Inspect Fort Knox Visit as Speculation on Missing Gold Grows

D.C. (Dist. of Criminals), March 5, 2025 — Amid growing speculation and online conspiracy theories about the U.S. gold reserves, tech mogul Elon Musk has announced plans to visit Fort Knox to verify its contents personally. The renewed controversy over the nation's gold supply follows decades of speculation about whether the U.S. Treasury still holds the vast reserves claimed within the high-security facility.
Fox News correspondent Douglas Kennedy took a deep dive into the mystery, recounting both historical facts and pop culture references that have fueled theories about missing gold. Social media speculation has only intensified, with viral posts questioning whether America’s gold reserves have quietly disappeared.

"To most, Fort Knox means security. But to others, it means conspiracy," Kennedy reported. "What if I told you there’s no gold in Fort Knox? The gold at Fort Knox has been missing for decades. Like, poof—gone."

The origins of the Fort Knox mystery date back to at least 1975 when political leaders demanded an audit. Doug Simmons, one of the few people in history to handle the gold inside, was part of a group of high school students invited to help arrange bars for inspection.

"I have handled hundreds of thousands of those 28-pound bars," Simmons said. "They are dirty, and they can be dangerous. If you drop one of those on your foot, you will break every bone in your foot."

The U.S. government claims that Fort Knox currently holds 5,000 tons of gold bars, valued at over $400 billion. Despite repeated assertions that the reserves are intact, public skepticism has been amplified by cultural references such as the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger and even a 1952 episode of Bugs Bunny depicting a cartoon heist.

In response to the latest buzz, President Donald Trump added fuel to the debate, jokingly suggesting, “Maybe somebody stole the gold—tons of gold.”

While Treasury officials insist that the vault remains impregnable, Musk's decision to investigate the matter firsthand has drawn attention. The billionaire entrepreneur, known for his willingness to challenge government narratives, has previously questioned various aspects of U.S. financial and security policies.

"Maybe I’ll take a look myself," Musk posted on X.

As speculation mounts, one thing remains certain—whether real or imagined, the mystery of Fort Knox continues to captivate the American public.