What to know: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocates to military base amid Iranian threats
Reported by NBC News
Bessent moves for safety
Bessent relocated to a military base after threats from Iran, a source familiar with the situation said. The move was first reported by The New York Times. The source said security concerns increased after a photo was published. Those concerns, the source said, led to the relocation for Bessent’s safety.
Other officials in military housing
Reports have also described other Cabinet officials living in military housing. The Atlantic previously reported that Stephen Miller, now chief of staff, and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lived there.
Requests for comment
NBC News said it contacted The Wall Street Journal and its parent company, Dow Jones, seeking comment. The article did not include a response from either organization.
Key points
- The New York Times first reported the relocation.
- Other reported residents of military housing include Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth.
- NBC News sought comment from The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones.