FBI Probes Joe Kent After Counterterror Exit
Joe Kent, who recently stepped down as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, is now under FBI investigation over whether he improperly disclosed classified information, adding a new layer to the controversy around his departure from the Trump administration.
Joe Kent FBI Investigation
US media reports said the FBI is examining whether Kent leaked classified information while serving in one of the country’s top counterterrorism roles. The inquiry reportedly began before his resignation earlier this week, though officials have not publicly detailed the exact nature of the material involved. Kent has not been charged, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Joe Kent Resignation Over Iran War
Kent’s exit had already drawn national attention because he resigned after sharply criticizing the US decision to strike Iran. In public remarks after leaving office, he said Iran did not pose an imminent threat warranting military action and argued that internal dissent inside the administration was not being fully heard. His resignation made him one of the most prominent officials to break with the administration’s position on the Iran conflict.
National Counterterrorism Center Row
The case has quickly become politically sensitive because Kent held a senior intelligence post at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. His comments on the Iran war, combined with the reported leak investigation, have triggered debate in Washington over internal divisions, national security discipline and the handling of classified information. The White House has publicly distanced itself from Kent’s views, while the FBI has not offered substantive public comment on the probe.
