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Joe Kent Faces Backlash for Promoting Iranian Propaganda

4/7/2026

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Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, faced backlash for sharing Iranian propaganda alleging United States sought to kill a downed airman.
Kent's claims surfaced before the airman was rescued in a U.S. operation.
Jake Tapper, CNN anchor, criticized Kent for promoting false information, saying it aged poorly.
Kent defended himself, accusing Tapper of backing the Iran war and noting his resignation from the Trump administration.

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Story summary

Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, faced backlash for sharing Iranian propaganda alleging United States sought to kill a downed airman.
Kent's claims surfaced before the airman was rescued in a U.S. operation.
Jake Tapper, CNN anchor, criticized Kent for promoting false information, saying it aged poorly.
Kent defended himself, accusing Tapper of backing the Iran war and noting his resignation from the Trump administration.