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Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

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DW - Top Stories 2 weeks ago • dw.com
US: Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
In his resignation letter, US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent urged Donald Trump to avoid Israeli machinations and change course.
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The New York Times - Home Page 2 weeks ago • nytimes.com
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.
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Gulf Times - International 2 weeks ago • gulf-times.com
Top Trump security official resigns
A top security official in ‌US President Donald Trump's administration resigned over the war in Iran Tuesday, saying the country had ‌posed no imminent threat to the United States. Joe Kent (pict...
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Financial Times - UK 2 weeks ago • ft.com
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over war against Iran
Joe Kent is first high-profile resignation over conflict he claims ‘serves no benefit to the American people’
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The New Arab - Top 2 weeks ago • newarab.com
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
In his resignation letter, Kent accused Israel of carrying out a misinformation campaign to encourage the US to go to war with Iran.
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The New York Times - Home Page 2 weeks ago • nytimes.com
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.
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BBC News - Top Stories 2 weeks ago • bbc.com
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war and urges Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel" and its powerful American lobby.
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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 2 weeks ago • aljazeera.com
US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on 'terror' threats, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat'.
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Washington Post - World 2 weeks ago • washingtonpost.com
Top Gabbard counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns in opposition to Iran war
Kent, a top counterterrorism official and close aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, cited deliberate Israeli “misinformation” and lies to President Donald Trump about a “swift path to victory.”
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