politics
March 19, 2026
Who is Joe Kent, the Trump official who resigned over Iran war?
Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, caused a stir when he announced his resignation was directly related to President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran.
TL;DR
- Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned due to opposition to the Iran war.
- Kent alleges that Israel and its American lobby heavily influenced President Trump's decision to engage in the conflict.
- An FBI investigation into Kent for alleged sharing of classified information was ongoing before his resignation.
- Kent, a veteran, stated his late wife's death in a past conflict influenced his stance against the Iran war.
- The White House disputes Kent's claims, calling them 'insulting and laughable.'
- Kent has faced accusations of antisemitism following his resignation, which he refutes.
- A former White House official described Kent as an 'egomaniac' and 'leaker.'
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