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Ex-Counterterror Chief Urges Trump to Avoid Iran War

3/23/2026

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  • Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center Director, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to oppose war in Iran, citing Israel's influence on Trump's decisions.
  • Kent warned that a ground operation in Iran could be disastrous.
  • He criticized the administration's stance and drew backlash from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Senator Ted Cruz.
  • Kent is under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, a probe that began before his departure from the position.