The Latest Breaking News from Joe Kent

10 Photos of Joe Kent: The Counterterrorism Chief Who Resigned and Claimed Iran Is 'No Imminent Threat'

Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, resigns amid US-Iran tensions, challenging the necessity of the conflict.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Donald Trump’s new tantrum: We don’t need anyone’s help in Iran war

The US president lashed out at his ‘foolish’ allies multiple times before insisting that the US was the most powerful country in the world and did not need any help

The Independent UK · Mar 17

US Counterterrorism Director Resigns After Tehran Strike: 'Iran Posed No Imminent Threat To Our Nation'

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over disagreements with US foreign policy on Iran, citing personal and professional principles.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Laughable: White House reacts to Tulsi Gabbard aide Joe Kent's 'good conscience' resignation over Iran war

The White House issued a statement reacting to Joe Kent's resignation from the post of the director of the National Counterterrorism Center over Iran war and called it laughable and Kent said Iran posed no imminent threat to the US. Kent, a top aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war

As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.

Euronews · Mar 17

‘Good thing that he’s out’: Donald Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War

US President Trump welcomed the resignation of NCTC director Joe Kent, calling him "very weak on security" after Kent protested the Iran war. Kent stated Iran posed no imminent threat, attributing the conflict to Israeli pressure. Republicans defended the strikes, while Democrats sided with Kent, highlighting internal dissent amid heightened…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Read the scathing resignation letter from Trump’s now former counterterrorism chief: ‘We cannot make this mistake again’

A former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, Kent was confirmed to his post last July on a 52-44 vote

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Mike Johnson Slams Trump Official Who Quit Over Reservations About The War In Iran: 'Dont Know Where He Is Getting His Information'

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Joe Kent, the official who quit over reservations about the war in Iran, saying the intelligence he got supported the decision.

Latin Times · Mar 17

Rick Scott Says He Wants Oil Prices To Come Down But It's More Important To Dismantle The Iranian Regime: 'I Don't Want To Die'

Florida Senator Rick Scott said he wants oil prices to come down in the U.S. but it's more important to dismantle the Iranian regime first.

Latin Times · Mar 17

Trump anti-terror chief quits raising questions over legality of war as 'Iran posed no imminent threat to US'

Joe Kent’s resignation appears to have caught Donald Trump’s administration by surprise

Evening Standard · Mar 17