After Iranian threats, treasury secretary scott bessent moves his family into military housing
Relocation After Threats
A senior administration official said the threats against Bessent’s life prompted him and his family to leave their residence. The Treasury Department confirmed that he had moved to a military base.
The department said Bessent would not let Iranian threats deter him. His work includes using sanctions and trade restrictions to financially isolate Iran.
Intelligence Memo Describes Plots
A senior intelligence official’s memo, reviewed by Reuters, said Iran had increased its targeting of U.S. officials. It described plots as being in advanced stages. The reporting uses different descriptions of the threat’s stage: the administration official told Fox News Digital it was “more than an advanced stage,” while the memo referred to “advanced stages.”
Other Officials in Protected Housing
Bessent is among several Trump administration officials who have moved to military bases because of safety concerns, according to The New York Times. The article names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
The article links the threats to Bessent’s role in the administration’s campaign against Iran’s economy, called Operation Economic Fury. It also says Iranian leaders have directed anger at him.
Key points
- Bessent and his family relocated to a military base after threats from Iran.
- The Treasury Department confirmed the move and said Bessent would continue his work.
- A Reuters-reviewed memo described Iranian plots targeting U.S. officials as being in advanced stages.
- Marco Rubio, Stephen Miller and Pete Hegseth were also named as officials moved to military bases.