"Until June of 2025, you understood that the wars in the Middle East were a trap that robbed America of the precious lives of our patriots and depleted the wealth and prosperity of our nation. I cannot in good conscience support the war with Iran, as Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation."
"You can reverse course and chart a new path for our nation, or you can allow us to slip further toward decline and chaos. You hold the cards. I call on you to reflect upon what we are doing in Iran, and who we are doing it for."
Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center and Army veteran, resigned in protest over U.S. military conflict with Iran. Kent stated he cannot support the war in good conscience, arguing Iran poses no imminent threat to the nation and that Israeli pressure drove U.S. involvement. He publicly shared his resignation letter, criticizing the departure from Trump's campaign promises to avoid Middle East conflicts. Kent emphasized the human and economic costs of such wars, referencing his wife's death serving in Syria in 2019. He urged Trump to reconsider the Iran policy and choose a different strategic direction for the nation.
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