Scott Bessent relocates to military base amid Iranian threats, becomes third cabinet member to do so after Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth

Several senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration have moved into military housing in the Washington, DC, area amid security concerns and threats, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becoming the latest to relocate.Bessent recently moved from his home in Washington's Georgetown neighbourhood to an undisclosed military base following reported threats from Iran, according to reports by The New York Times and Fox News.The severity and scope of the threats against the Treasury secretary have not been publicly disclosed. However, concerns about his safety reportedly increased after The Wall Street Journal published an aerial photograph of his $12.5 million Georgetown mansion in an article, making it possible to identify the property's location. But the Journal report was published in 2025.Bessent has been leading the Trump administration's economic pressure campaign against Iran, including sanctions aimed at restricting Tehran's financial resources.A Treasury Department spokesperson said the secretary would "not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats and remains committed to executing Operation Economic Outcast and maintaining the blockade, which together are collapsing Iran’s economy."Bessent's relocation comes amid broader security concerns involving senior Trump administration officials. Several current and former members of the administration have moved into military installations or protected government housing rather than remaining in their private residences.List of Trump officials living on military bases1.