New York Times says Scott Bessent moved from his home after security concerns escalated over exposure of his Georgetown residence
The U.S. Treasury Secretary-designate has relocated from his home to a military base amid what The New York Times, citing informed sources, described as “Iranian threats to his life.”
According to the newspaper, Scott Bessent moved to the secure military installation after security concerns escalated following the publication of an aerial photograph of his Georgetown mansion by The Wall Street Journal. The property, purchased for $12.5 million shortly after his nomination as Treasury Secretary was confirmed in January 2025, was reportedly geolocated through the image, prompting the move for his own safety, an informed source said.
In a related development, a senior intelligence official in President Donald Trump’s administration warned in a memo reviewed by Reuters late last month that “Iran has intensified efforts to target American officials,” alleging that its “lethal plots” against Americans have reached “advanced stages.”
The newspaper noted that U.S. officials have indicated Iran’s capacity to carry out large-scale attacks within the United States or abroad remains “limited,” adding that the precise level of danger posed to Bessent specifically is not yet clear.
According to The New York Times, at least six officials in the Trump administration have relocated to military bases or secure residences over the past year due to security concerns among them Stephen Miller, who assumed the role of White House Chief of Staff just days ago.
Bessent is a key figure leading the campaign of sanctions and economic pressure referred to as an “economic exclusion” operation that Washington has been waging against Tehran since last August.
Source: News Agencies (Translated and edited by Al-Manar)