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In a stunning twist, Trump’s top counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, denies that Iran was ever close to nuclearization

After resigning as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joseph Kent went on an interview with Tucker Carlson. The Trump administration had stated at the onset of the war that Iran was still pursuing nuclearization. Kent disputed the Trump administration’s claim.

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Iran Imminent threat or not? Trump’s Press Secretary’s struggle to explain

Joseph Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned. Political figures aligned with President Donald Trump came out to criticize the move. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke against Kent on X, but her tweet contradicted an earlier claim she made about the Iran war.

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The National Counterterrorism Center’s Director just sent a powerful message about Donald Trump’s Iran war

Joseph Kent, Trump’s handpicked Director for the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned. The former director does not support the United States’ choice to go to war. It seems that Trump’s MAGA coalition is divided when it comes to Iran.

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Khamenei Rejects Ceasefire—'Not Right Time For Peace' After Larijani Killing, Warns US Must 'Pay'

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, rejects peace talks with the US following the killing of a key Iranian insider, escalating tensions.

International Business Times UK

Joe Weirsky Succeeds Joe Kent as Acting Director of National Counterterrorism Center Amid Iran Conflict

Joe Weirsky succeeds Joe Kent as acting director of the National Counterterrorism Center amid the Iran conflict

International Business Times UK

Who Is Joe Kent, the Official Trump Branded 'Weak on Security' After Resigning?

Joe Kent resigns as Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, opposing the Iran conflict and challenging Trump's security stance. Explore the implications for US security and international relations.

International Business Times UK

Trump claims ex-president backed his Iran move — but all four say ‘not me’

This kind of behavior is not at all surprising.

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Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war

As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.

Euronews

"No imminent threat": U.S. Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent said Israel goaded Trump into an unnecessary war.

Axios

Homeland Security Secretary Noem faces scrutiny over immigration policies at a House hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to face tough questions from Democrats over the Republican administration's immigration policies at a House hearing

The Independent UK

New FEC filings show no sign of donors abandoning Democrats

WASHINGTON — The president’s party usually loses seats in midterms, and those losses can be significant when the president is unpopular and the economy is in turmoil.

Tribune News Service

New FEC filings show no sign of donors abandoning Democrats - Roll Call

The president’s party usually loses seats in midterms, but there is no sign that campaign donors are turning away from Democratic candidates.

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