Fort Knox Standoff: Bessent Says All The Gold Is There, Says America 'Used To Be Backed' By It
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-07-16 00:50 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Commodities, World News
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has once again assured the public that America's gold reserves remain fully intact, pushing back against years of speculation surrounding the legendary vaults at Fort Knox. In a Fox News interview with Jesse Watters that aired Monday night, Bessent reiterated his standing assurance that every ounce of the nation's bullion is "present and accounted for" - while making no plans to visit the Kentucky depository himself.
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