AP report: Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated to a military base because of safety concerns, including media reports that helped identify his home address, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move comes as the Trump administration intensifies financial pressure on Iran and U.S. intelligence reports increased Iranian efforts to target American personnel.Key Facts
- A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Bessent's relocation was partly prompted by reports that helped identify his home address.
- The person spoke anonymously on Wednesday to discuss sensitive details.
- The New York Times had previously reported Bessent's relocation.
- Recent U.S. intelligence indicated that Iran had stepped up efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and elsewhere.
- The State Department reduced staffing at four U.S. embassies in the region last month.
- The Treasury Department pledged an “economic D-Day” against Iran in August as part of a sanctions and influence campaign.
- The United Arab Emirates and Turkey halted Iran's top commercial bank from issuing transactions in their countries, according to the article.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also live on military bases.
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