{"id":2604,"date":"2026-03-21T14:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfawbn.com\/home\/?p=2604"},"modified":"2026-03-21T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:12:56","slug":"breaking-director-of-the-national-counterterrorism-center-joe-kent-resigns-in-opposition-to-iran-war-israeli-influence-over-us-politicians-alex-jones-responds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfawbn.com\/home\/2026\/03\/21\/breaking-director-of-the-national-counterterrorism-center-joe-kent-resigns-in-opposition-to-iran-war-israeli-influence-over-us-politicians-alex-jones-responds\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent Resigns In Opposition To Iran War & Israeli Influence Over US Politicians \u2014 Alex Jones Responds!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he does not support the ongoing U.S. war with Iran.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kent, a former United States Army warrant officer and Central Intelligence Agency paramilitary officer, explained in a social media post, \u201cAfter much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. 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. It has been an honor serving under POTUS and DNI Gabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

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\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/prtu86DpEr<\/a>\u2014 Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In his statement directed at President Trump, Kent noted he still supports the values that the president campaigned on in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 elections, writing, \u201cUntil 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He praised Trump\u2019s previous military actions, such as killing Qasam Solamani and defeating ISIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEarly in this administration, high-ranking Israeli officials and influential members of the American media deployed a misinformation campaign that wholly undermined your America First platform and sowed pro-war sentiments to encourage a war with Iran,\u201d Kent continued. \u201cThis echo chamber was used to deceive you into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States, and that should you strike now, there was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie and is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into the disastrous Iraq war that cost our nation the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times and as a Gold Star husband who lost my beloved
wife Shannon in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exiting NCTC director finished his message, \u201cI pray that you will reflect upon what we are doing in Iran, and who we are doing it for. The time for bold action is now. 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. It was an honor to serve in your administration and to serve our great nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the president typically sees any criticism by allies as betrayal, Kent is clearly offering advice to Trump in hopes he saves his presidency and ultimately his legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many prominent figures commented in favor of Kent\u2019s decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes the most impactful statement you can make is a strong resignation. It’s unfortunate it’s come down to this. God’s speed @joekent16jan19<\/a> I hope this wakes some people up. https:\/\/t.co\/3zWc1g0I5c<\/a>\u2014 Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Joe Kent is a GREAT AMERICAN HERO.
God bless him and protect him! https:\/\/t.co\/7VZYhrOM5O<\/a>\u2014 Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@FmrRepMTG) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Good man. https:\/\/t.co\/U9Cww3PoQs<\/a>\u2014 Harrison H. Smith \u271e (@HarrisonHSmith) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Good for you Joe! https:\/\/t.co\/n2hpzvvcCx<\/a>\u2014 Michael Flynn Jr (@realmflynnJR) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The most qualified and principled member of Trump 2.0. Gone, \ud83d\udca8. Truth is more important than access, money, lies and deceit. Charlie Kirk was the last obstacle to totally controlling Donald Trump’s White House. And on Sep 10, 2025 the takeover was complete. https:\/\/t.co\/Qnr2tDCHem<\/a>\u2014 Ivan Raiklin (@IvanRaiklin) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Joe Kent\u2019s resignation letter will be remembered as an act of courage and moral clarity.

At a time when many confuse loyalty to a man with loyalty to country, he chose principle.

The rule of law is not merely procedural\u2014it rests on a transcendent moral order.

This letter is a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/W2GCz70nEk<\/a>\u2014 The Jason Jones Show (@JasonJonesVPP) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Joe Kent is based as fuck\u2014 Garand Thumb (@GarandThumb1) March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Watch Kent\u2019s multiple appearances on Infowars when he was running for Congress five years ago:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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