politics
March 17, 2026
“It’s a Good Thing That He’s Out”: Trump Slams Joe Kent After Resignation
POTUS and WH Press Sec issue rebuttals of Kent's claims that U.S. goaded into war by Israel.
TL;DR
- President Trump called former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent's resignation a "good thing" because Kent believed Iran was not a threat.
- Kent resigned, stating in an open letter that the US was goaded into war due to pressure from Israel and its American lobby, and that Trump was misled by a pro-war misinformation campaign.
- Kent asserted that Iran posed no imminent threat to the nation.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rebutted Kent's claims, stating he was wrong about Iran posing no imminent threat and that Trump had compelling evidence.
- Reports suggested a high-level Trump official called Kent a "known leaker" and that the administration asked DNI Tulsi Gabbard to fire him.
- DNI Gabbard released a statement backing Trump's assessment of Iran as an imminent threat, affirming the President's responsibility to protect national security.
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