Posted on 11/11/2026 5:29:25 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated with his family from his private residence to a military base after Iranian threats against his life escalated beyond an “advanced stage,” according to reports Tuesday.
The threats come as President Donald Trump has chosen to intensify the sweeping economic offensive against Iran spearheaded by Bessent, rather than resume major military operations, placing the Treasury secretary at the center of Washington’s strategy to economically isolate the Islamic Republic.
The New York Times first disclosed the relocation, citing three people familiar with the matter who said intelligence about threats against Bessent contributed to a broader U.S. assessment that Iranian plots targeting current and former American officials had reached a more advanced stage.
A senior administration official subsequently confirmed the move to Fox News, revealing that the threats against Bessent had progressed beyond an advanced stage and directly attributing Iran’s targeting of the Treasury secretary to his leadership of the administration’s economic campaign.
“Threats against Sec. Bessent reached more than an advanced stage, which is why he and his family made the move,” the official said.
“The move shows that Treasury’s strategy regarding Iran is working because Iran is trying to get to the architect of that strategy,” the official added.
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Seriously????
YES
IIRC—_OTHERS ARE ALREADY INTO SUCH HOUSING
Stephen Miller & family had to do this awhile back...do not know if still there. Wonder if it allows for fortification of their residence...
47 surrenders, the military flees it’s European bases, Cabinet members hide on military bases assuming that there are no muslims on base. Every body else has no shelter from Iran. Expect nukes as soon as Iran can muster them.
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