Donald Trump has been interested in gold for decades and once reportedly accepted rent payment in gold bars when APMEX was opening a New York branch back in 2011 (see photo above, or scroll down for video). He also bought a large quantity of gold for about $185 an ounce when gold ownership was legalized in 1975, and sold at just under $800 an ounce years later. Trump has expressed qualified … [Read More...]
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