A Return to Sound Money?
For decades, the U.S. dollar has been backed by nothing but trust—a fiat currency controlled by the Federal Reserve, printed at will and constantly losing value due to inflation.
But what if Trump is preparing for a radical shift?
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Gold is being moved to New York in massive quantities.
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Nations like China and Russia are stockpiling gold, potentially to challenge the dollar.
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Trump has hinted at breaking free from the Federal Reserve’s control.
Could this all be leading to a return to a gold-backed dollar?
What Was the Gold Standard?
From 1792 to 1971, the U.S. dollar was backed by gold. This meant:
✅ Every paper dollar represented a fixed amount of gold.
✅ The government couldn’t print unlimited money—it had to match gold reserves.
✅ Inflation was low, and economic stability was more substantial.
Then, in 1971, President Nixon cut the dollar’s tie to gold, allowing unlimited printing of money—leading to the current inflation crisis.
Why Would Trump Bring It Back?
A gold-backed dollar would:
✔️ Crush inflation – The government couldn’t print money recklessly.
✔️ Strengthen global trust in the dollar – Backing it with gold would increase its value.
✔️ Counter BRICS gold strategies – China and Russia are moving toward gold-backed trade; the U.S. could fight back.
But there’s a problem…
Why This Would Be Extremely Difficult
❌ The U.S. doesn’t have enough gold to back all dollars
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The economy has grown too large to fully back every dollar with gold.
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The U.S. would need gold at $50,000+ per ounce to make this work at current gold prices.
❌ Wall Street and Central Banks Would Fight It
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The Federal Reserve would lose power, as money creation would be limited.
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Banks profit from inflation—they wouldn’t want to give that up.
❌ Gold Supply Is Hard to Control
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Unlike paper money, gold can’t be created out of thin air.
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The government might not want that restriction on spending.
Could a Partial Gold Standard Work?
Instead of a full return to gold, Trump could create a hybrid system:
✔️ Gold-backed digital currency – A blockchain-based U.S. dollar tied to gold reserves.
✔️ Gold reserve requirement – The government holds gold as a stability guarantee but doesn’t fully back every dollar.
✔️ A dual-currency system – USD for daily use, a gold-backed Treasury note for international trade.
Final Verdict: Could This Happen?
A full return to a gold standard is unlikely, but a partial gold-backed system? That’s entirely possible.
The gold transfers, geopolitical tensions, and inflation crisis all show a shift in how the U.S. manages money.
Tomorrow, we explore an even more significant possibility: What if Trump’s plan isn’t gold—but Bitcoin? Could he make Bitcoin the U.S. reserve asset?
Stay tuned.