Joseph Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned from his position, citing his refusal to support the ongoing US military operations in Iran. His resignation letter, addressed to former US President Donald Trump, was made public via social media, drawing widespread attention.
Kent, a decorated veteran with 11 combat deployments and a Gold Star husband, stated that he could not in good conscience endorse the war, which he described as unnecessary and influenced by external pressures from Israel and its American lobby. “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” he wrote.
He reflected on President Trump’s prior foreign policy achievements, highlighting decisive military actions during his first term, including the elimination of Qasem Soleimani and the defeat of ISIS, which he said demonstrated a balanced approach to military power without engaging in protracted conflicts.
Kent criticized early administration misinformation campaigns, claiming that high-ranking Israeli officials and influential US media had pushed pro-war narratives to justify attacks on Iran. He warned that such tactics mirrored those used to lead the United States into the Iraq War, which he said cost thousands of American lives.
“Sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives is something I cannot support,” Kent wrote. He urged the president to reflect on the nation’s military engagement in Iran and consider reversing course to prevent further loss of life and national decline.
Kent concluded by expressing gratitude for his tenure at NCTC and serving under President Trump and Tulsi Gabbard. “It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America,” he added.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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