President Trump Responds to Resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent (VIDEO)
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NBC NewsBMar 17, 4:22 PM
Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ in reaction to his resignation
When asked by reporters about Joe Kent's resignation from his position as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, President Donald Trump said that Kent had been “weak on security.” Kent
Raw StoryCMar 17, 4:32 PM
Trump unloads on top official Joe Kent over Iran war resignation: 'He was weak'
President Donald Trump lashed out at his former director of National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday following the official’s resignation out of protest over the U.S. war against Iran, calling him
CBS NewsBMar 17, 4:23 PM
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
MSNBCCMar 17, 1:55 PM
Key counterterrorism official in Trump administration resigns in protest over war in Iran
After less than a year as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent is quitting over his disagreement with Trump over Iran. The post Key counterterrorism official in Trump adminis
The New RepublicBMar 17, 2:27 PM
Top Counterterrorism Official (and Known Extremist) Resigns Over Iran
One of President Trump’s most extreme, Nazi-sympathizing counterterrorism officials is leaving his post over the war on Iran. National Counterterrorism Center director and former GOP congressional can
VoxBMar 17, 6:25 PM
A top Trump aide resigned over Iran. Liberals should stay away from him.
Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on December 11, 2025. | Bloomberg via Getty Images This morni
The Daily BeastCMar 17, 4:26 PM
Leavitt Leads MAGA Meltdown Over Tulsi Aide’s Trump War Protest
MAGA world was quick to turn on top intelligence official Joe Kent as a “loser” after he resigned in protest at President Donald Trump’s Iran war in a scathing letter that took aim at Israel for dragg
CBS NewsBMar 17, 4:14 PM
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns, says "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation"
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Oliv
NPRAMar 17, 2:29 PM
Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war
Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
New York TimesAMar 17, 5:05 PM
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.
Raw StoryCMar 17, 1:57 PM
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
Joe Kent, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday out of protest over the U.S. war against Iran, marking the president’s first major
NPRAMar 17, 10:47 AM
A Trump official quits over the Iran war, as Israel says it killed 2 Iranian commanders
Israel says it killed Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani. Iran has yet to confirm but it would be the highest-profile killings since the targeting of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Raw StoryCMar 17, 4:03 PM
'Insulting and laughable': Leavitt rips 'false claims' after official quits over Iran
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fired back at U.S. intelligence official Joe Kent after he resigned over President Donald Trump's war with Iran. "After much reflection, I have decided to
Raw StoryCMar 17, 3:12 PM
'Never heard him so angry': MAGA senator posts – then deletes – story of furious Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) published – and immediately deleted – a post on social media Tuesday sharing details of a conversation he had moments earlier with President Donald Trump who, according to G
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Al JazeeraBMar 17, 2:27 PM
US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on 'terror' threats, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat'.
AxiosAMar 17, 2:19 PM
"No imminent threat": U.S. Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Center and was a top aide to intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, became the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the war in Iran.
BBC NewsAMar 17, 4:43 PM
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
The HillBMar 17, 1:48 PM
Top Gabbard aide resigns over Iran war
Top aide to Director of National Intelligence resigns in protest of Trump administration's war in Iran. First major official to resign over the war.
The HillBMar 17, 3:39 PM
Johnson rebuts Joe Kent on Iran: ‘There was clearly an imminent threat’
"We all understood there was clearly an imminent threat,” Johnson said in a press conference, referring to the classified briefings provided to top Congressional leaders.
The HillBMar 17, 4:57 PM
Who is Joe Kent, top counterterror official who resigned over Iran War?
Joe Kent, one of the Trump administration’s top intelligence officials, resigned on Tuesday over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations against Iran. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing
The HillBMar 17, 4:11 PM
GOP lawmaker blasts Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war: ‘good riddance’
GOP Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Tuesday blasted Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, for resigning over the war in Iran. “Good riddance. Iran has murdered more than a thousa
The HillBMar 17, 5:02 PM
Trump, Leavitt dismiss Kent’s allegations on Iran war as ‘false’ and ‘absurd’
President Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday railed against Joe Kent after he resigned from his post as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. “I read his sta
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The Gateway PunditDMar 17, 5:00 PM
President Trump Responds to Resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent (VIDEO)
President Trump responded to the resignation of the US’s top counterterrorism official in protest of the Iran war. The post President Trump Responds to Resignation of National Counterterrorism Center
The Gateway PunditDMar 17, 2:45 PM
NEW: National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Blames Israel and Its “Powerful American Lobby” for Conflict
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has lost one of her key deputies thanks to the ongoing war in Iran. The post NEW: National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran W
TownhallDMar 17, 4:15 PM
Why Trump's National Counterintelligence Chief Just Resigned
BreitbartDMar 17, 5:32 PM
Trump Says 'It's a Good Thing' Joe Kent Resigned: He Was 'Very Weak on Security'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "it's a good thing" that Joe Kent has resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center and that Kent was "very weak on security." The post Trump S
RedStateDMar 17, 5:25 PM
Trump Responds to Kent's Resignation: 'It's a Good Thing That He's Out'
The American ConservativeBMar 17, 6:45 PM
Head of National Counterterrorism Center Resigns Over Iran War
State of the Union: NCC Director Joe Kent said the war was the result of Israeli pressure. The post Head of National Counterterrorism Center Resigns Over Iran War appeared first on The American Conser
Just the NewsCMar 17, 12:00 AM
Trump's counterterrorism chief resigns over Iran war
"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," he insisted.
Fox NewsCMar 17, 4:22 PM
Trump bids goodbye to intel official who resigned over Iran: 'Good thing that he's out'
President Donald Trump said Joe Kent's resignation is "a good thing" because he was "weak on security."
RedStateDMar 17, 3:32 PM
Top Aide to Tulsi Gabbard Resigns in Explosive Letter, Blames Israel for 'Iran War'
Washington ExaminerCMar 17, 5:15 PM
Johnson reiterates Iran posed an ‘imminent threat’ after counterterrorism director resigns
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent on Tuesday, challenging the departing Trump official’s assertion that Iran “posed n
Daily CallerDMar 17, 4:53 PM
Trump Reacts To Joe Kent Resigning Over Iran War
Trump Reacts To Administration Official Resigning Over Iran War
Daily SignalCMar 17, 4:36 PM
Citing ‘Echo Chamber’ on Iran, Trump Counterterrorism Chief Resigns
Joe Kent, the White House’s counterterrorism chief, resigned from his office Tuesday morning, alleging that a pro-war “echo chamber” convinced President Donald Trump to strike... Read More The post Ci
TwitchyDMar 17, 5:21 PM
Trump on Joe Kent Resigning Over Iran Strikes: 'It's a Good Thing' – No Room for Weak Links on Terror
The BlazeCMar 17, 5:45 PM
'Insulting and laughable': Trump administration slams Joe Kent's resignation protesting Iran strikes
President Donald Trump and his allies have come out in full force following Joe Kent's resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday. Kent announced his unexpected resigna
BreitbartDMar 17, 2:50 PM
Trump’s Political Opposition Celebrates Joe Kent Resignation over Iran War
President Donald Trump's opposition in the media and political class are celebrating Joe Kent's resignation as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center over the war in Iran. The post Trump
The BlazeCMar 17, 2:25 PM
Joe Kent resigns from Trump admin, says Israel forced US into Iran conflict
Retired Green Beret veteran Joe Kent has resigned from his post as director of the National Counterterrorism Center Tuesday, citing his disapproval of the United States' strikes in Iran. Kent said Ir
TwitchyDMar 17, 4:05 PM
Gold Star Wife TORCHES Ntl. Counterterrorism Head Joe Kent After He Blames Israel for His Resignation
Just the NewsCMar 17, 12:00 AM
Leavitt rages over Joe Kent resignation letter, rejects claims Iran wasn't a threat
Leavitt primarily pointed to Iran's short-range ballistic missile program and its navy, which she said would give Tehran "immunity" and permit them to "hold us and the rest of the world hostage."
Washington TimesCMar 17, 5:07 PM
White House criticizes Joe Kent's resignation and 'absurd' allegations
The White House and its allies in Congress pushed back Tuesday at criticism of the war in Iran leveled by top counterterrorism official Joe Kent, who resigned his administration post in protest of the
RedStateDMar 17, 5:48 PM
Karoline Leavitt Calls Out 'False Claims' in Joe Kent's Resignation Letter, Says Using Dem Talking Points
The American ConservativeBMar 17, 3:10 PM
Iran War Enters Eighteenth Day: Senior Trump Official Resigns
State of the Union: At least 200 U.S. troops have been wounded in the war. The post Iran War Enters Eighteenth Day: Senior Trump Official Resigns appeared first on The American Conservative.
Daily WireCMar 17, 10:52 AM
Top Intel Official Joe Kent Quits Over Iran Strikes, Claims Israel Controls Trump
A top intelligence official is stepping down over opposition to strikes on Iran, claiming the United States was pressured into the war by “Israel and its powerful American lobby.” Joe Kent, the Direct
Daily CallerDMar 17, 3:46 PM
‘I Hope This Wakes People Up’: Shawn Ryan Defends Trump Official Who Quit Over Iran War
'It's unfortunate it's come down to this'
TwitchyDMar 17, 6:25 PM