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

Joe Kent, a high-ranking counterterrorism official in the Trump administration, resigned from his position. The resignation was prompted by Kent's opposition to a potential war with Iran.

JE Julian E. Barnes, Robert Draper and Luke BroadwaterNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-17 · 19:38 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Joe Kent, a high-ranking counterterrorism official in the Trump administration, resigned from his position. The resignation was prompted by Kent's opposition to a potential war with Iran. Kent is the highest-ranking official in the administration to resign in protest of the conflict. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories. The resignation highlights internal dissent within the Trump administration regarding foreign policy towards Iran. The timing of the resignation was not specified in the article.

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He is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict.

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Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official for the Trump Administration, has resigned in opposition to the conflict with Iran.

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Mr. Kent is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.

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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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