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Trump Ally Resigns, Sparks Controversy Over Iran Threat

3/19/2026

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Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official and Trump ally, resigned March 17, 2026.
He said the war in Iran was driven by Israeli pressure, not an imminent threat from Iran.
Kent alleged dissenting voices were excluded from decision-making, causing misguided actions.
Following his resignation, Kent faced an FBI probe into a leak of classified information.
President Donald Trump dismissed Kent as "weak on security," saying Iran posed a threat.

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Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official and Trump ally, resigned March 17, 2026.
He said the war in Iran was driven by Israeli pressure, not an imminent threat from Iran.
Kent alleged dissenting voices were excluded from decision-making, causing misguided actions.
Following his resignation, Kent faced an FBI probe into a leak of classified information.
President Donald Trump dismissed Kent as "weak on security," saying Iran posed a threat.