Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Moves to Military Base Over Iranian Death Threats
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 11
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Moves to Military Base Over Iranian Death Threats
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 11
Summary
Scott Bessent recently left his home for a military base after U.S. officials assessed Iranian threats against him had become more advanced, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Recent intelligence pointed to more serious Iranian plotting against current and former U.S. officials, with Bessent seen as a prime target because he has led a sanctions and trade-pressure campaign against Iran since August.
U.S. officials said Iran's capacity for large-scale attacks on American soil remains limited, but targeted threats against individuals are being treated as credible and severe.
Bessent is the latest senior Trump administration official to move into protected housing; at least half a dozen did so last year, including Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi.