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Sebastian Gorka Seeks Leadership of National Counterterrorism Center

4/15/2026

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On April 15, 2026, Sebastian Gorka, a security aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, is aiming to become the next head of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center due to disagreements over the war in Iran.
Kent stated that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to the U.S.
The National Counterterrorism Center and the White House have not commented on this development.

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Story summary

On April 15, 2026, Sebastian Gorka, a security aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, is aiming to become the next head of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center due to disagreements over the war in Iran.
Kent stated that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to the U.S.
The National Counterterrorism Center and the White House have not commented on this development.