Germany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros’ worth of gold from US vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump.
Germany holds the world’s second biggest national gold reserves after the US, of which approximately €164bn (£122bn) worth – 1,236 tonnes – is stored in New York.
Trump: “Which gold?”
I distinctly remember him and Elon laughing about pillaging Fort Knox shortly after the inauguration. Ever since I’ve been like: guys… has anyone checked up on fort knox recently? Does anyone even care? Guys? Did people forget? Someone should have them check if the gold is still there, guys…