Sources: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Moved to Military Base After Threats

Move follows security concerns

Bessent had been living in Georgetown, a Washington, D.C., neighborhood. Multiple sources familiar with the situation said he was moved to a military base because of threats from Iran.

One source told ABC News that security concerns increased after The Wall Street Journal published an article with an online photo that revealed the location of Bessent’s home. The source said the concerns led to his relocation for safety.

Source urges responsible reporting

The source also argued that news organizations should act responsibly as threats against public officials grow. The source’s comments linked the home’s identifiable location to the concerns surrounding Bessent’s security.

The account was provided by a source familiar with the situation. The article did not provide further details about the threats or the timing of the move.

Secret Service had not commented

The Secret Service protects Bessent, but the agency had not immediately responded to a request for comment. No response from the agency was included in the report. The story was described as developing, with updates expected.