Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has revealed chilling new details about the Iranian threats that forced him out of his Washington home, accusing The Wall Street Journal of exposing his residence despite desperate requests to keep its location private.
The Trump administration official confirmed Friday that he relocated to a military base following warnings about potential assassination attempts linked to Tehran.
But Bessent says the danger was made worse by an American newspaper.
During an interview on CNBC, the Treasury secretary blasted The Wall Street Journal for publishing an aerial photograph of his multimillion-dollar home, claiming the image exposed its location and created an unnecessary security risk.
“One of the reasons I had to move is because the WSJ printed a PHOTO OF MY HOUSE the DAY I bought it that has GEO-LOCATE on it! In a highly irresponsible way, the editor, we PLEADED with her NOT to print the location of my house, she DID ANYWAY!”
The dispute reportedly stems from the newspaper’s coverage of Bessent’s $12.5 million property purchase in Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood in 2025.
Bessent accused the publication of ignoring his team’s concerns about publicizing the residence of a senior government official facing threats from a hostile foreign regime.
The Journal’s response to those allegations was not immediately available.
HOLY SMOKES. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent just said “F THE IRANIAN LEADERSHIP” and that he had to move to a military base because the WSJ published his HOUSE ONLINE
“One of the reasons I had to move is because the WSJ printed a PHOTO OF MY HOUSE the DAY I bought it that has GEO-LOCATE on it! In a highly irresponsible way, the editor, we PLEADED with her NOT to print the location of my house, she DID ANYWAY.”
“We’re NOT gonna be cowered…the IRGC are like a dangerous, cornered animal.”
“I followed Secret Service instructions and moved from my home to a military base.”
Pray for Secretary Bessent!
The Journal ran an AERIAL VIEW of his $12.5 million home back in 2025
Bessent has led Operation Economic Outcast since August, the sanctions campaign CRUSHING Iran’s economy, which made him a top Iranian target
This week the DOJ indicted three Iranian nationals tied to nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe and the U.S.
Rubio and Miller had to move too.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 13, 2026
The Treasury secretary also confirmed that his decision to relocate came directly from federal security officials.
“I followed Secret Service instructions and moved from my home to a military base.”
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His remarks follow a report from The New York Times revealing that American intelligence officials believe Iranian assassination plots targeting current and former U.S. officials have reached a “more advanced stage.”
Three people familiar with the situation told the Times that intelligence concerning threats against Bessent contributed to the government’s growing alarm.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the precise nature of the threats or identified a specific assassination plot targeting the Treasury secretary.
Nevertheless, the intelligence was considered serious enough to warrant relocating one of President Donald Trump‘s most prominent Cabinet officials to a secure military installation.
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Bessent has played a leading role in the administration’s economic offensive against Iran, spearheading an aggressive sanctions campaign designed to cut off financial resources flowing to Tehran.
Since August, he has overseen Operation Economic Outcast, an initiative targeting the Iranian government’s financial networks and its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The campaign has included tighter restrictions on international trade and efforts to prevent Iranian entities from accessing financial institutions used to evade American sanctions.
Washington has also sought to pressure Tehran over attacks on commercial shipping and disruptions involving the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Times, Scott Bessent‘s prominent role in the economic crackdown has made him a potential target for Iranian retaliation.
But the Treasury secretary made clear Friday that he has no intention of backing down.
“We’re NOT gonna be cowered…the IRGC are like a dangerous, cornered animal.”
The Treasury Department previously delivered a similar message when reports of the threats first emerged.
A department spokesperson said Bessent “will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats.”
Bessent is not the only senior Trump administration official who has reportedly been forced to change living arrangements over security concerns.
At least half a dozen officials have relocated to military bases or other protected housing, according to the Times.
Those reportedly affected include White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also faced heightened security concerns.
The warnings come amid a broader confrontation between Washington and Tehran following months of military operations and escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Adding to the concerns, the Justice Department recently unsealed an indictment charging three men in connection with an alleged Iranian-backed plot targeting RAF Fairford, a British military installation used by American forces.
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Federal prosecutors accused the defendants of participating in a network linked to nearly 20 alleged attacks or attempted attacks across Europe and the United States.
Authorities said one suspect helped coordinate activities through coded communications while being held in a New York City jail.
The alleged network also targeted Jewish communities and other locations, according to prosecutors.
The charges remain allegations, and investigators have not established a connection between those defendants and the reported threats against Bessent.
Meanwhile, security concerns have prompted American military officials to relocate aircraft stationed in Britain.
Following threats involving RAF Fairford, U.S. bombers were withdrawn from the installation.
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The Wall Street Journal separately reported that more than a dozen Air Force tanker aircraft were moved from RAF Mildenhall after another threat reportedly linked to Iran.
Although American officials believe Tehran has limited capabilities to carry out large-scale attacks inside the United States, targeted assassination threats remain a serious concern.
Iran has previously denied accusations that it is orchestrating attacks against American officials on U.S. soil.
Although American officials believe Tehran has limited capabilities to carry out large-scale attacks inside the United States, targeted assassination threats remain a serious concern.
Iran has previously denied accusations that it is orchestrating attacks against American officials on U.S. soil.
Bessent, however, is taking no chances. The Treasury secretary remains under heightened security while continuing to lead the administration’s economic offensive against Tehran.
And despite being forced from his own home, Bessent has made one thing clear: The Iranian regime’s threats will not stop him from doing his job.
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