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Given that there has been a marked rise in gold's market value, Trump’s emphasis on needing an audit has underscored not just financial interests but also a broader concern among the public about fiscal management and trust in government institutions. The government currently values the gold at a much lower historic book value of around $6 billion—a stark contrast to its current market valuation—raising further questions about asset valuation and accuracy of reporting on national reserves.