Scott Bessent becomes the fifth Trump official to move on to a military base. Here’s who else has moved

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has become at least the fifth Trump administration official to move into military housing, as senior officials increasingly seek more secure accommodations while facing heightened security concerns.

Reports emerged this week that Bessent had relocated from his Washington-area home following an Iran-linked threat against his life. He joins a growing list of top Trump officials who have moved onto military installations, where restricted access and security checkpoints offer greater protection than traditional residential neighborhoods.

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