FBI probes ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent amid Iran-war resignation fallout
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The FBI has opened an inquiry into Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who resigned over the Iran war, for possibly leaking sensitive intelligence; the probe predates his resignation and follows a pitched political clash with Trump. Kent had argued Iran posed no imminent threat and suggested Israel influenced U.S. actions, a stance that intensified GOP divisions and drew Trump’s public rebuke, with Kent later appearing on Tucker Carlson's program.
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- F.B.I. Investigates Joe Kent for Possible Intelligence Leak The New York Times
- Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks Axios
- In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife The New York Times
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard says that Trump acted because he concluded the Iranian regime 'posed an imminent threat' Fox News
- Trump intelligence officials testify to Senate on Iran war after Joe Kent resigns - as it happened Reuters
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