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Health Ranger Report: Andy Schectman on Trump's strategic moves and the looming financial shift

By kevinhughes // 2025-07-30

• Trump's tariffs may disguise a deeper goal: repatriating gold from London to U.S. vaults (12-13M oz gold, 40-50M oz silver) and strengthening America's financial position ahead of a potential global monetary reset.
• Judy Shelton's idea of gold-backed treasuries aligns with Trump's plan to stabilize the economy. Revaluing gold could bolster the U.S. balance sheet without erasing debt, mirroring Nixon's 1971 gold window closure.
• The LBMA faces delivery delays (6-8 weeks), signaling possible default. The Bank of England may lack physical gold, while U.S. banks (e.g., JPMorgan) accumulate reserves, hinting at a looming systemic crisis.
• Trump aims to ally with Russia (lowering energy prices) and isolate China, potentially using gold's revaluation to lure nations back to the dollar and weaken BRICS' influence.
• Experts warn of "The Great Taking" and advise holding physical gold (not paper instruments like GLD) as hedge against dollar devaluation, citing central banks' scramble for tangible assets. Blockchain-gold integration may restore financial trust.

Renowned precious metals expert Andy Schectman joined Mike Adams on the "Health Ranger Report" to discuss the intricate web of President Donald Trump's recent maneuvers in the gold market. The discussion shed light on the potential revaluation of gold, the strategic repatriation of gold reserves, and the implications for the U.S. dollar and the global economy. Trump's actions ultimately hint at a seismic shift in the global financial landscape. Schectman began by addressing the elephant in the room: the recent tariffs imposed by the second Trump administration. While many perceive these tariffs as a trade tactic, Schectman posits that they serve as a smokescreen for a more profound objective: gold repatriation. Since Trump's election victory in November, America has transformed into a net importer of gold. An estimated 12 to 13 million ounces (oz) of gold and 40 to 50 million oz of silver are flowing from London to U.S. vaults. (Related: Andy Schectman and Mike Adams Reveal Trump’s Gold Strategy: A New Plan to Strengthen the Dollar and Challenge BRICS.) Schectman attributes this shift to Trump's strategic foresight. By creating a perceived threat of tariffs, the administration has orchestrated the movement of gold without alerting the global market to its true intentions. This maneuver, he suggests, is part of a larger plan to strengthen the U.S. financial position and potentially reset the global monetary system. The conversation then delved into the potential revaluation of gold, a concept that has gained traction in recent years. Schectman referenced Judy Shelton's advocacy for issuing 50-year treasuries backed by gold, a proposal that aligns with Trump's apparent strategy. The president and owner of Miles Franklin Precious Metals explained that revaluing gold would not erase the national debt but would significantly bolster the country's balance sheet. This provides much-needed financial flexibility and boosting investor confidence. Schectman highlighted the historical precedent of gold revaluation, citing the 1971 decision by President Richard Nixon to close the gold window. He suggested that a similar move today could be a key component of a broader plan to stabilize the economy and transition away from a debt-driven system. The discussion took a dramatic turn as Schectman addressed the precarious state of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the Bank of England. He pointed out the alarming delivery delays, with the LBMA taking six to eight weeks to fulfill gold orders, a situation he described as "default" by any standard. Schectman speculated that the Bank of England may be facing a severe shortage of physical gold, unable to meet the demands of its obligations. This shortage, coupled with the rapid repatriation of gold by central banks, suggests a potential crisis in the making. He noted that the U.S. banks, particularly JP Morgan, have been actively accumulating gold, raising questions about their role in this unfolding drama.

Trump's geopolitical chess game: Befriending Russia, isolating China

Adams then steered the conversation towards Trump's geopolitical strategy, suggesting that the president is attempting to drive a wedge between Russia and China. "I think Trump wants to do trade and deals with Russia," the Health Ranger said. "He wants to lower the price of energy in order to boost the U.S. economy and also decrease the energy revenues for Russia. He'll make Russia the friend, and then he'll try to turn Russia and the world against China, which is the far bigger threat." Schectman agreed, noting that Trump's approach of engaging with Russia and potentially lifting sanctions could be a calculated move to weaken the BRICS alliance. He further speculated that Trump might use gold as a bargaining chip, leveraging its revaluation to entice countries to shift their allegiance back to the U.S. dollar. This strategy, he suggested, could be a means to restore the dollar's dominance and counteract the growing influence of the BRICS nations. The interview concluded with a sobering assessment of the future of the U.S. dollar. Schectman emphasized the importance of gold as a hedge against the potential devaluation of fiat currencies. He urged listeners to consider the actions of central banks and the world's most informed investors, who are increasingly turning to gold as a store of value. "Get out of the way of 'The Great Taking.' Get out of the way of what's coming in traditional assets and hold assets in your own physical possession the way that the central banks are scurrying to do themselves." Schectman also highlighted the potential for blockchain technology to be integrated with gold, creating a new system of transparency and immutability. This, he believes, could be a crucial step in restoring confidence in the global financial system. As the interview drew to a close, both Adams and Schectman expressed a sense of urgency. They emphasized the need for individuals to take proactive steps to protect their wealth, suggesting that owning physical gold is more important than ever. Schectman warned against relying on paper gold instruments like GLD and SLV, advocating instead for direct ownership of physical metal. Watch the video below to know more about the interview of Andy Schectman with Mike Adams. This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.

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