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

JE Julian E. Barnes and Robert DraperNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-17 · 14:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official in the Trump administration, resigned his position in response to escalating tensions and conflict with Iran. Kent's resignation makes him the first Trump administration official to publicly oppose the conflict. He attributed his decision to what he perceived as pressure from Israel influencing President Trump's decision-making regarding Iran. The resignation highlights internal dissent within the administration concerning the approach to foreign policy in the Middle East. The timing of the resignation coincides with heightened military activity and diplomatic maneuvering between the United States and Iran.

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Kent resigned in opposition to the conflict with Iran.

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Kent was a top counterterrorism official.

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Joe Kent resigned from the Trump administration.

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Pressure from Israel pushed the president into war against Iran.

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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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