Another Trump heavyweight revealed to be living on military base as Cabinet roster grows

The living arrangements have placed senior civilian officials in housing traditionally associated with military leadership, amid security concerns ranging from reported threats tied to drug cartels to fears of Iranian retaliation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently relocated to a military base amid reported threats linked to Iran, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have reportedly taken up residence at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

Iranian threats prompt relocation

Iran has intensified efforts to target Americans, including current and former U.S. officials, as Bessent recently relocated to a military base amid threats linked to Tehran, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Fox News Digital Wednesday.

After The Wall Street Journal published an article featuring an online photo that allowed the location of the Secretary's Georgetown home to be geo-located, security concerns began to increase which have now forced the Secretary to relocate to a military base for his safety. The news media has an obligation to act responsibly amid growing threats against public officials.

Multiple officials affected

White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and other administration officials have also moved to military installations or protected government housing. Blanche's predecessor, Pam Bondi, quietly relocated from her Washington apartment to military housing after law enforcement flagged threats tied to drug cartels.

The relocations have not all stemmed from the same threats. Some followed concerns about domestic political violence, while Bessent's move comes amid reported threats linked to Iran. Other officials previously reported to have used military housing include former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.

Fort McNair emerges as key location

Fort McNair, a historic Army installation along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., has emerged as one of the military properties housing senior Trump administration officials. The installation, which dates to the late 1700s, is home to the National Defense University and traditionally provides residential quarters for senior military leaders.

Fort McNair's residential quarters are divided into two housing groups, according to a 2020 National Capital Planning Commission report, while a 2024 Army filing identifies 27 historic homes built before 1919 at the installation. The Army's housing website lists 88 historic dwelling units across Fort McNair and nearby Fort Myer combined.