The director of the United States' National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned due to the ongoing war with Iran. In a letter to President Donald Trump, Kent expressed his disappointment over the war and stated that it serves 'no benefit' to the American people.
Kent, a veteran who lost his wife in a similar war, claimed that Iran posed 'no imminent threat' to the United States and that the war was started due to pressure from Israel.
Once a staunch supporter of Trump, Kent now asks him to 'reflect' on the war and its consequences. He accused high-ranking Israeli officials and influential American media members of deploying a 'misinformation campaign' to deceive Trump into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat.
Kent's resignation comes as a surprise, given his previous support for Trump's foreign policies. He expressed his hope that Trump would 'reflect' on the war and chart a new path for the nation.
