The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an
investigation into Joseph Kent over allegations that he leaked classified
information.
Kent, who served as director of the National
Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, March 17, citing opposition to
the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In his resignation letter addressed to
Donald Trump, he stated that he could not “in good conscience support the
ongoing war.”
He further claimed that Iran posed no immediate threat
to the United States and suggested that the war was influenced by external
pressures, including Israel and its allies—an assertion that has sparked strong
reactions.
Reports from outlets such as the New York Times and
CBS indicate that the FBI’s probe had been underway for several months prior to
his resignation, although the agency has not issued an official statement on
the matter.
Kent, a former special forces operative and ally of
Trump, had been appointed to lead the NCTC, where he worked under Tulsi
Gabbard, coordinating national counterterrorism efforts and advising the
president on security matters.
Responding to Kent’s resignation, Trump dismissed his
stance, describing him as “very weak on security” and welcoming his departure.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected Kent’s claims,
calling them “insulting and laughable.”
She maintained that the administration’s decision to
engage in the conflict was based on credible intelligence, adding that the
president had strong evidence suggesting an imminent threat from Iran.
The development adds to growing controversy
surrounding the war, highlighting internal divisions within the US national
security establishment and raising further questions about the conduct and
justification of the conflict.
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