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Counterterrorism Director Resigns, Citing Iran War Pressure

3/18/2026

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Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned over the Iran war, saying Israel pressured its start.
In his resignation letter, Kent said Iran posed no imminent threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump shared a past tweet from Joe Kent advocating action against Iran.
After Kent's departure, Trump and supporters including Laura Loomer discredited him as weak on security.
Tucker Carlson defended Kent as brave.

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Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned over the Iran war, saying Israel pressured its start.
In his resignation letter, Kent said Iran posed no imminent threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump shared a past tweet from Joe Kent advocating action against Iran.
After Kent's departure, Trump and supporters including Laura Loomer discredited him as weak on security.
Tucker Carlson defended Kent as brave.