# Trump’s top officials retreat behind military gates as ex-FBI deputy points to what’s fueling threats

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trumps-top-officials-retreat-behind-military-gates-as-ex-fbi-deputy-points-to-whats-fueling-threats/
- Published: 2026-11-15T13:00:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T13:19:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-top-officials-retreat-behind-military-gates-ex-fbi-deputy-points-whats-fueling-threats
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Scott Bessent has relocated to a military base over security concerns.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche has reportedly done the same.
- The Secret Service recorded about 10,000 threat cases in 2026.

## Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base amid security concerns, joining other senior Trump administration officials who have relocated behind military gates. The moves reflect concern over reported threats against officials, including alleged Iranian assassination plots, and a wider rise in threats to public figures.

A source familiar with Bessent’s situation said security concerns increased after a newspaper article included a photo that enabled his Georgetown home to be located online; an official said threats against him had advanced significantly. Attorney General Todd Blanche also reportedly moved to a military base. Secret Service Director Sean Curran said threats against full-time protectees rose by more than 40% year on year, with roughly 10,000 cases recorded in 2026 at the time; former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said agencies weigh communications, online activity and intelligence when assessing risk.

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