Joe Kent Resignation: White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks, reaffirms Donald Trump’s confidence in Tulsi Gabbard The White House has clarified that Joe Kent, who recently resigned from his position as the former National Counterterrorism Center chief, was not involved in any discussions related to the US operation in Iran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that President Donald Trump continues to have “full confidence” in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, despite the political fallout from Kent’s resignation. Leavitt told Fox News that Kent, the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the Iran conflict, “was not involved in any discussions on the Iran operation.” This statement was aimed at downplaying the significance of Kent’s public break with the administration, especially as his resignation has raised questions about the intelligence basis for the war and whether there was internal dissent within the national security establishment. Leavitt used the interview to strongly support Tulsi Gabbard, stating that Trump has “full confidence” in the Director of National Intelligence despite the political storm triggered by Kent’s exit. She also addressed Kent’s claims that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States, calling them “false claims” and noting that Democrats and some in the liberal media had repeated similar arguments. Leavitt said that Trump had “strong and compelling evidence” that Iran was preparing to attack the United States first. She added that the intelligence behind the president’s decision came from multiple sources, and that Trump would never make the decision to deploy military assets against a foreign adversary in a vacuum.#white_house #karoline_leavitt #joe_kent #tulsi_gabbard #iran_operation
As fire and fury hit MAGA tent, Vance walks the tightrope for 2028 The escalating tensions within the MAGA movement, which once rallied behind Donald Trump’s anti-war rhetoric, have intensified as the administration faces internal dissent. On March 17, 2026, Joe Kent, a long-time supporter of Trump’s policies, resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Centre. In his letter, Kent criticized the recent war against Iran, stating that the conflict was driven by pressure from Israel and its American allies. He argued that Iran posed no imminent threat to the U.S. and that the decision to escalate the conflict was misguided. This resignation marks a significant shift within the Trump administration, as key figures within the MAGA movement begin to question the war strategy. Laura Loomer, a prominent Trump ally, speculated on social media that Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence and a vocal opponent of the war, might soon follow suit. The war, launched by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has triggered a realignment of loyalties across both political parties. Within the Republican Party, a notable reversal has occurred: three former Trump opponents—Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—now serve as the primary advocates for the war effort. These figures, who once clashed with Trump on foreign policy issues, including the handling of conflicts in the Middle East, have now aligned with his stance. Polling shows that over 80% of Republican voters support the war, a stark contrast to the skepticism of MAGA natives like Kent. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former House representative, resigned earlier in 2026, while Vice-President J.D.#benjamin_netanyahu #joe_kent #maga_movement #laura_loomer #tulsi_gabbard
Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under President Donald Trump, resigned on Tuesday, citing pressure from Israel and its lobbying efforts in the U.S. as the primary reason for his decision. In a post on X, Kent stated that Iran posed "no imminent threat to our nation" and accused the U.S. government of initiating the conflict due to external influence. He emphasized that the war was driven by misinformation campaigns orchestrated by Israeli officials and American media, which he claimed undermined Trump's "America First" policies. Kent, a veteran with 11 deployments and a Gold Star husband who lost his wife in a war he described as "manufactured by Israel," expressed deep personal and national concerns. He argued that the current conflict would lead to unnecessary loss of American lives and warned against repeating the mistakes of past wars, such as the Iraq conflict. "This echo chamber was used to deceive you into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat," he wrote, referencing Trump's earlier military actions, including the killing of Qasem Soleimani. The resignation followed months of escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Kent criticized the administration for allowing "a coordinated misinformation campaign" to sway public opinion and justify military action. He called for a reevaluation of the war's purpose, stating, "I pray that you will reflect upon what we are doing in Iran, and who we are doing it for." His message also highlighted his belief that Trump had previously demonstrated a more strategic approach to foreign policy, contrasting it with the current administration's actions.#iran #israel #strait_of_hormuz #joe_kent #national_counterterrorism_center
Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War, Cites Israel and Lobby Influence The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director, Joe Kent, has resigned from the Trump administration, citing his inability to support the administration’s military actions in Iran. In a social media post, Kent stated that Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation” and that the war was initiated “due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.” His resignation comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with multiple countries facing attacks from Iran and retaliatory strikes from Israel. Kent’s resignation follows a series of developments in the ongoing conflict. On Monday, President Donald Trump claimed that “numerous countries” were preparing to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. However, he criticized some nations for lacking reciprocity in defense agreements with the U.S. European allies have expressed frustration over the U.S. and Israel’s lack of clarity on their objectives in the war. Iran has intensified its attacks on Gulf Arab nations, targeting oil infrastructure and threatening to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Israel launched strikes on Iran and Lebanon, killing top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani. The Israeli defense minister claimed the strikes were aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. Kent’s resignation has drawn attention to the political and military dynamics shaping the conflict. Before joining the Trump administration, Kent had a controversial political career, including unsuccessful congressional campaigns and ties to far-right figures.#iran #israel #strait_of_hormuz #us_national_counterterrorism_center #joe_kent
