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FBI Investigates Former Counterterrorism Official Who Resigned in Protest of War

Published March 19, 2026, 10:10
FBI Investigates Former Counterterrorism Official Who Resigned in Protest of War

The FBI has launched an investigation into Joe Kent, a former high-ranking counterterrorism official who resigned to protest the war against Iran. The investigation concerns potential leaks of classified information and reportedly began before his resignation. Kent, a former special forces military officer, accused the Trump administration of declaring war under pressure from Israel and the American lobby. Donald Trump responded to the allegations, describing Kent as “very weak on security” and claiming his resignation was “a good thing.” Kent had been appointed by Trump to head the Counterterrorism Center, responsible for analyzing and coordinating the US response to terrorist threats. The resignation of Kent and the launch of the investigation come amid heightened geopolitical tensions following attacks between the US-Israel and Iran. The case is expected to further fuel debate about US policy in the region and the handling of classified information. The FBI investigation will examine whether Kent violated security regulations by leaking sensitive information, which could jeopardize national security.