Top US Counterterror Chief Quits, Blasts Iran War

Shock Resignation Rocks White House

A senior national security official has quit in dramatic fashion, with Joe Kent stepping down as head of the National Counterterrorism Center and urging Donald Trump to “reverse course” on the Iran war.

‘No Imminent Threat’ Claim

In a blistering resignation letter, Kent argued that Iran posed “no imminent threat” to the United States — directly contradicting the administration’s justification for military action.

Israel Pressure Allegation

Kent went further, claiming the war had been driven by pressure from Israel and its allies, alleging an “echo chamber” of officials and media figures had misled the president into conflict.

White House Hits Back Hard

The response from Washington was immediate and fierce. Officials dismissed Kent’s claims, insisting Trump acted on “strong and compelling evidence” that Iran was preparing to strike first.

Trump: ‘Weak On Security’

Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump brushed off the resignation, calling Kent a “nice guy” but “weak on security” — adding that his departure was ultimately “a good thing.”

Antisemitism Row Explodes

Kent’s accusations triggered backlash, with the Anti-Defamation League warning his claims echoed “antisemitic tropes.” Pro-Israel voices quickly piled on, accusing him of pushing conspiracy-laced narratives.

MAGA Split Emerges

The fallout exposed fractures inside Trump’s political base. While some Republicans condemned Kent, figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene rallied behind him, calling him an “American hero.”

War Justification Doubled Down

Meanwhile, intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard backed the president, saying the decision to strike Iran was based on the best available intelligence and ultimately rested with the commander-in-chief.

Veteran Turns Dissenter

Kent, a decorated veteran with multiple deployments and CIA experience, framed his resignation as a moral stand — warning against sending Americans to die in a war that “serves no benefit” to the country.

Pressure Builds Inside Administration

His exit marks the most high-profile internal revolt yet over the Iran conflict, raising fresh questions about unity within the administration as the war intensifies.

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Trump 🤡 was lead into this war like a poodle on a leash by Israel,

he thought he could bomb them into submission in a couple of days,

did not even think that the straits of Hormuz could be a problem,

now he realizes that Iran is not going to call uncle like he thought,

with a million guards,soldiers ,volunteers he has a fight on his hands,

fighting a street by street guerilla war is going to result in many American

lives ,and when to body bags start to return ,he's finished ...

regards worgeordie

Yesterday Trump said he always thought Kent was ' weak on security '.

Yet Trump appointed him to a senior post in national security!

You can't make this sort of thing up!