Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Citing No Imminent Iran Threat, Blames Israel Lobby
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday, stating he could not in good conscience support the administration’s war with Iran, which he believes posed no imminent threat. Kent, who has past ties to right-wing extremists and conspiracy theories, cited pressure from Israel and its American lobby as the impetus for the conflict. His departure highlights growing unease about the war’s justification within President Trump’s base and among senior administration officials.
John Q. Hosedrinker