Treasury chief Scott Bessent reportedly latest Trump official to move from US home to military base
Reported by the Guardian ·
Bessent moves for safety
A source cited by the Times said a photo had made Bessent’s home possible to locate, and that he was moved to a base for protection. The source said news organizations should act responsibly amid rising threats against public officials.
Other officials change housing
Bessent is one of several senior Trump administration officials who have left their homes. The group includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and new chief of staff Stephen Miller, according to the report.
Pressure and diplomacy continue
The economic measures have coincided with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports. On Tuesday, Rubio said the pressure on Iran’s economy meant further attacks were unnecessary, as diplomatic efforts to end the war gathered pace.
Key points
- Scott Bessent moved from his Washington-area home to a military base after an alleged threat to his life.
- Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller are among other senior Trump administration officials who have moved to protected housing.
- The New York Times said the severity of the reported threats against Bessent was unclear.
- US economic pressure on Iran coincides with a naval blockade and renewed diplomatic efforts.