Peter Schiff Says Scott Bessent Is 'Misinformed' on Gold Certificate Redemption Claim: 'Why Should We Trust' Fort Knox?

Renowned economist Peter Schiff called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks during an interview about old gold and silver certificates "misinformed," questioning the secretary's understanding of U.S. currency history. In a post on X, Schiff said Bessent incorrectly suggested that holders of old gold and silver certificates could still redeem them for the underlying...