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FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war
The FBI probe into Joe Kent centers on allegations of unauthorized classified information sharing predating his resignation as National Counterterrorism Center director.
- Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing his opposition to the war with Iran and concerns about the justification for military strikes, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the war was influenced by Israel and its American lobby.
- The FBI has been investigating allegations that Kent improperly shared classified information; the inquiry began months before his resignation and involves claims of leaking classified data, according to multiple outlets.
- President Donald Trump criticized Kent's departure, calling him "weak on security" and stating that the administration does not want officials who doubt Iran is a threat.
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, who resigned on Tuesday in protest against war with Iran. The investigation is related to the leak of classified information, CBS reports.
The head of U.S. counter-terrorism Kent throws off - with a bang. In his letter, he portrays the U.S. government's justifications for the Iran war as false. Shortly thereafter, it is reported that the FBI is investigating him - allegedly for a long time.
FBI investigating Joe Kent for allegedly improperly sharing classified information
The FBI revealed that Joe Kent, the former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, is under investigation for his alleged role in improperly sharing classified information, according to reports. The revelation of the FBI investigation came a day after Kent resigned his position in protest of the current joint military operations with Israel against Iran. The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information report…
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