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Back to EpisodesKent Resigns: Iran Conflict, Israel Influence Cited
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Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned due to disagreements with the Trump administrations Iran policy. He believed Iran posed no imminent threat and accused Israels influence in America of driving the conflict. Kent, a Green Beret veteran and CIA worker, faced Democratic opposition during his confirmation due to his ties to far-right groups and refusal to dismiss election fraud claims. His resignation comes amidst other controversies, including a Signal chat mishap on Yemen strikes.
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