NCTC chief resigns amid rift over Iran war
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Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned citing opposition to the administration’s war in Iran, arguing Iran posed no imminent threat and accusing media and Israeli officials of pushing a pro-war misinformation campaign; the move highlights internal divisions within the Trump administration as the Iran conflict enters its third week, with a successor to be nominated by the White House and confirmed by the Senate.
- Trump’s top counterterrorism aide resigns, citing Iran war Politico
- ‘Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation’: Trump-appointed intelligence official resigns over Iran war CNN
- Trump, Leavitt dismisses Kent’s allegations on Iran war as ‘false’ and ‘absurd’ The Hill
- U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat' CNBC
- Read Joe Kent’s Resignation Letter The New York Times
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