Top US Counterterror Chief Quits, Blasts Iran War Shock Resignation Rocks White HouseA 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’ ClaimIn 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 AllegationKent 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 HardThe 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 ExplodesKent’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 EmergesThe 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 DownMeanwhile, 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 DissenterKent, 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 AdministrationHis 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. SOURCE
