Joe Kent's Resignation Sparks Division Among Trump Supporters The controversy surrounding Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has intensified as his resignation over the war in Iran has deepened divisions within President Donald Trump’s most loyal and active online base. The situation has also reignited scrutiny over potential leaks, with new allegations emerging that Kent may have disclosed private group text messages to Candace Owens, a prominent conservative figure. According to reports, Andrew Kolvet, the spokesperson for late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, confirmed that Kent is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive information. This comes after a podcast claimed Kent had shared private messages with Owens. The allegations have added to the growing tension around Kent’s actions, which have already sparked debates among Trump supporters. Kent, who resigned from his position earlier this month, is facing an FBI inquiry into the disclosure of classified material. White House officials have accused him of leaking information shortly after his departure. However, Kent has consistently denied the charges, and he has not responded to requests for comment from Semafor, the outlet that first reported the allegations. The situation has highlighted the broader tensions within Trump’s political base, where some supporters are questioning Kent’s loyalty and actions, while others defend him. The controversy underscores the polarized environment surrounding Trump’s administration and the scrutiny faced by former officials. As the FBI investigation continues, the case remains a focal point for those following the intersection of politics, media, and national security.#donald_trump #fbi #joe_kent #charlie_kirk #candace_o_wens
Candace Owens: “Narcissistic vengefulness”: Candace Owens challenges narrative as Andrew Kolvet reveals Charlie Kirk messages were linked to Joe Kent leak Candace Owens has reignited public debate over the circumstances surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death after private messages tied to the case surfaced online. What began as an internal conversation has now sparked broader scrutiny, with Andrew Kolvet, a former colleague of Kirk, shedding light on how the texts came to be shared. Kolvet confirmed during a recent interview that he sent screenshots of a private group chat to Joe Kent shortly after Kirk’s death, a move he described as an effort to ensure transparency. However, the subsequent public release of the messages has led to conflicting interpretations, with Owens using them to question the official narrative while Kolvet insists he never intended for them to be weaponized. Kolvet explained that he shared the messages with Kent to ensure no critical information was overlooked, emphasizing a commitment to thoroughness. “We don’t throw around accusations recklessly here… in a spirit of looking at every lead… we wanted everybody that needed to know, to know anything that we knew,” he stated. Despite this, Kolvet admitted he had no control over what happened next. He acknowledged that Kent later asked him to make the messages public, but Kolvet refused, citing concerns about potential harm to individuals on the group chat. “Those were shared privately… there could be innocent people on that group chat that would then be harmed,” he said. Despite his refusal, the texts eventually became public, raising questions about the timeline and motivations of those involved.#joe_kent #charlie_kirk #andrew_kolvet #candace_owens #blake_neff
Andrew Kolvet Reveals Joe Kent Had Leaked Charlie Kirk Texts Charlie Kirk Show host Andrew Kolvet confirmed on Monday that he had shared text messages from his late boss, Charlie Kirk, with then-National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent, who later passed them to conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. Kolvet described the exchange during a segment, stating he initially provided the group chat messages to Kent but later declined to make them public. The texts, which were eventually published by Owens, became central to her claims that Israel or Jewish groups were involved in Kirk’s murder. Kolvet recounted that Kent had urged him to release the messages, but he hesitated, fearing the potential harm to individuals in the chat. Despite his refusal, the texts were made public weeks later. Kolvet emphasized that while he could not definitively confirm Kent leaked the information, the facts indicated Kent had access to the messages and suggested their release. He also noted that the texts were part of a broader conspiracy theory, which he and his co-host Blake Neff explicitly rejected. The texts, shared in a private group chat before Kirk’s death last fall, included remarks from Kirk about Jewish donors and his decision to distance himself from pro-Israel causes. Owens used these messages to argue that Kirk’s assassination was part of a larger geopolitical plot, rather than the isolated act of Tyler Robinson, the defendant in the case. Robinson had previously claimed he killed Kirk due to the activist’s views on transgender issues. Kolvet’s account adds complexity to the controversy, as Kent, who recently resigned from his Trump administration post in a letter critical of Israel, is reportedly under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information.#joe_kent #charlie_kirk #andrew_kolvet #candace_owens #tyler_robinson
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
