NCTC chief resigns over Iran war, cites no imminent threat and Israeli pressure
TL;DR
Joseph Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns claiming Iran posed no imminent threat and that the U.S. war with Iran was driven by Israeli pressure; the move prompts backlash from Trumpworld, with aides disputing his stance and a Tucker Carlson interview reportedly in the works, while Kent’s resignation letter reiterates his anti-war position and critiques influence from Israel.
Topics:nationpolitics#iran-war#israel-lobby#kent-resignation#national-security#politics#trump-administration
- "No imminent threat": U.S. Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war Axios
- Read Joe Kent’s Resignation Letter The New York Times
- A top Trump aide resigned over Iran. Liberals should stay away from him. Vox
- National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war NBC News
- WATCH: Johnson refutes outgoing counterterrorism official's claim that Iran posed no imminent threat PBS
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