"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. 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."
"At the White House tonight, they're dealing with the fallout from the first big Trump administration official to break ranks over this war with Iran. Joe Kent, until this morning, was President Trump's point person who was running the National Counterterrorism Center, and he has since resigned."
Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, becoming the first Trump administration official to publicly break ranks over the Iran war. His resignation letter stated Iran posed no imminent threat and claimed the war resulted from pressure by Israel and its American lobby. Kent was confirmed in July by a party-line vote with all Democrats opposing. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins highlighted the contrast between Trump's previous praise for Kent and his post-resignation response. Before releasing his letter publicly, Kent met with Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to express his concerns about the Middle East conflict.
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