Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following threats from Iran, according to a source familiar with the situation.
\n\nThe move, first reported by The New York Times, marks the latest instance of a Cabinet official reportedly moving to military housing.
\n\nThe Atlantic previously reported that now-chief of staff Stephen Miller and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lived in military housing. The New York Times has also reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth live in military housing.
\n\nThe source familiar with Bessent’s move told NBC News that the concerns arose after The Wall Street Journal published a story that included a photo that allowed the secretary’s D.C. home to be geolocated.
\n\nAfter the photo’s publication, the source said that “security concerns began to increase which have now forced the Secretary to relocate to a military base for his safety.”
\n\n“The news media has an obligation to act responsibly amid growing threats against public officials,” the source added.
\n\nNBC News has reached out to The Wall Street Journal and its parent company, Dow Jones, for comment.
\n\nA spokesperson for the Treasury Department said that Bessent “will not be deterred by…
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