Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following Iranian threats
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington-area home to a military base after threats against his life linked to Iran, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. The Treasury Department confirmed his relocation and said he would not be deterred by the threats.
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A senior administration official told Fox News Digital that the threats had reached “more than an advanced stage” and prompted Bessent and his family to move. The Times reported a broader assessment that Iranian efforts to target current and former American officials had reached a more advanced stage. Reuters said the severity of the threats against Bessent was not immediately clear.
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