Summary
The FBI is looking into Joe Kent, who recently stepped down as the head of counter-terrorism under President Donald Trump. Kent is being investigated for allegedly leaking secret information. He resigned, citing his disagreement with the war in Iran.
Key Facts
- Joe Kent, the former head of counter-terrorism under President Trump, is under FBI investigation.
- The investigation is about alleged leaks of classified information and began before he resigned.
- Kent resigned due to his opposition to the Iran war, claiming Iran was not an immediate threat to the US.
- The FBI’s criminal division is handling the investigation.
- Kent's resignation letter alleged pressure from Israel influenced the decision to go to war with Iran.
- The White House and President Trump rejected Kent's reasons for resigning, stating they had evidence that Iran posed a threat.
- Kent unsuccessfully ran for Congress twice before his role in the Trump administration.
- The Anti-Defamation League criticized Kent's resignation letter for using antisemitic themes.
