Joe Kent resigns from his position

Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest of the U.S. war in Iran, stating it was based on deceptive claims from Israeli officials and their American allies. He argued that Iran posed no imminent threat and criticized the manipulation behind the war’s justification, highlighting his personal connection as a veteran and Gold Star husband. Kent’s resignation underscores a growing dissent within the Trump administration regarding the morality of the conflict.

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