US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Citing Disagreement with Policy

In my view the dude doesn’t want to be the fall guy for the carnage the Iranians are going to cause trying to attack soft targets here in the states.Id be delighted to be wrong but I think it’s a distinct possibility…..nay a probability.

He did the smart thing and is jumping off a sinking ship. That is metaphorical. The literal will come later. 😂

At least his boss tulsi gabbard has principles ( sarcasm intended) twice I've watched her under cross examination first for Pete hegseth f.ck up over including journalist in messaging app i don't know i didn't see.

Now did you give the president your assessment of is Iran a imminent threat to USA?

Did you warn the president of likely response by Iran if we strike first 🤔

The lady who left the Democrats because of her principles " no more forever wars " left her principles at the door but watch my words she will find her voice when Trump discards her like a used tissue after sex

18 hours ago, Tug said:

In my view the dude doesn’t want to be the fall guy for the carnage the Iranians are going to cause trying to attack soft targets here in the states.Id be delighted to be wrong but I think it’s a distinct possibility…..nay a probability.

When Iran kills civilians along with political leaders in the USA, there will be outrage and they'll be called terrorists. The only difference would be not the lie that try h we US is an existential threat but they actually are attacking Iran, killing civilians. I'm sure there are many around the work that would like to see US political leaders assassinated. Trump Rubio and Hegseth for starters.

Kind of reminds me of Colin Powell's, albeit quieter, departure.

Afraid of not being able to do his job ? Running away when things become serious. No more high paid position worth the danger.

This is what Joe Kent himself has to say:

https://open.substack.com/pub/thegrayzone/p/watch-joe-kents-wide-ranging-interview

Joe Kent, as head of Counter-Terrorism would likely have had access to the findings of a broad range of the many official secret intelligence networks, such as Naval Intelligence, N.S.A., C.I.A., et cetera, somewhat similar to Tulsi Gabbard who gathers intel from all such sources.

Remember that Tulsi Gabbard, before the balloon went up, stated that Iran posed no nuclear threat to the U.S. based upon the official sources of intelligence, thus contradicting claims already made by Trump.

Of course when publicly attacked by Trump on this point she very quickly back-pedalled by suggesting U.S. Intelligence might not be in possession of all the facts. Which helps to explain her unwillingness in recent cross-examination to reveal the intel available to her that obviously contradicts Trump's current claims.

Most of us probably realise that Trump has his own private intelligence network that operates strictly within his own befuddled brain, telling him what he wants to hear. And that takes preference over all else.

One of the worst things one can do in a life-and-death situation is to believe one's own propaganda.

Propaganda needs to be based upon intel. Not vice versa.

1 hour ago, ericbj said:

Joe Kent, as head of Counter-Terrorism would likely have had access to the findings of a broad range of the many official secret intelligence networks, such as Naval Intelligence, N.S.A., C.I.A., et cetera, somewhat similar to Tulsi Gabbard who gathers intel from all such sources.

Remember that Tulsi Gabbard, before the balloon went up, stated that Iran posed no nuclear threat to the U.S. based upon the official sources of intelligence, thus contradicting claims already made by Trump.

Of course when publicly attacked by Trump on this point she very quickly back-pedalled by suggesting U.S. Intelligence might not be in possession of all the facts. Which helps to explain her unwillingness in recent cross-examination to reveal the intel available to her that obviously contradicts Trump's current claims.

Most of us probably realise that Trump has his own private intelligence network that operates strictly within his own befuddled brain, telling him what he wants to hear. And that takes preference over all else.

One of the worst things one can do in a life-and-death situation is to believe one's own propaganda.

Propaganda needs to be based upon intel. Not vice versa.

And a Lawmaker questioned what is the point of Gabbard's job given the President makes his own determination what is an imminent threat.

Joe Kent on Charlie Kirk assassination:

Charlie Kirk, who was close to Trump, was advising him against war with Iran and on distancing the U.S. from Israel.

The FBI forbade the Counter-Terrorism Center to investigate who killed Charlie Kirk.

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