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NCTC Director Joe Kent Resigns from Trump Administration in Protest to Iran War

Mar 17, 2026Far Right

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has announced his resignation. Director Kent outlines his decision as driven by opposition to the war against Iran. Kent, a senior deputy to Director of National intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted his resignation letter on the X platform, writing: “I cannot in good conscience support the…

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