Attorney General Todd Blanche has been living at a military installation in the Washington, D.C., area for several months, according to three people familiar with the arrangement. He is among a growing number of senior Trump administration officials staying in military housing.
One source did not say why Blanche moved earlier this year. The Justice Department was asked for comment.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is another senior official who has moved to a military base, reportedly after threats connected to Iran. The arrangements have put civilian officials in homes more commonly used by military leaders, as concerns range from cartel-related threats to possible Iranian retaliation.
Blanche’s predecessor, Pam Bondi, also moved from her Washington apartment into military housing after law enforcement raised concerns about threats tied to drug cartels, The New York Times reported in March. The newspaper also cited possible backlash over her handling of the Epstein files, an explanation the Justice Department disputed.
Iran has stepped up efforts to target Americans, including current and former U.S. officials. A person familiar with Bessent’s situation said Wednesday that the Treasury secretary had moved to a military base amid threats linked to Tehran.
Another source said security concerns grew after The Wall Street Journal published an online image that made it possible to identify the location of Bessent’s Georgetown home. The source said the concerns led to his move and argued that news organizations should take care when reporting on public officials facing threats.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have reportedly moved to Fort McNair in Washington. White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and other administration officials have also taken up residence at military installations or in protected government housing.
The moves appear to have different causes. Some followed concerns about domestic political violence, while Bessent’s relocation has been linked to reported threats from Iran.
Fort McNair, a historic Army post beside the Potomac River, has become one of the sites housing senior administration officials. Established in the late 18th century, it is home to the National Defense University and has traditionally provided quarters for senior military leaders.
A 2020 National Capital Planning Commission report describes two groups of residential quarters at Fort McNair. An Army filing from 2024 lists 27 historic homes there that were built before 1919.
The Army’s housing website lists 88 historic residences across Fort McNair and nearby Fort Myer, but does not break down the number at each installation.
Other officials previously reported to have used military housing include former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. Their arrangements involved different installations.
