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Senate Confirms Trump's Pick for Counterterrorism Agency, a Former Green Beret
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – Joe Kent was confirmed 52-44 despite Democrats' opposition citing his ties to far-right extremists and conspiracy theories, with Republicans emphasizing his military and intelligence background.
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Kent as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center by a 52-44 vote, with all Republicans except Sen. Thom Tillis supporting him and every Democrat opposing.
- Sen. Mark Warner highlighted that Kent previously tried to manipulate intelligence for political purposes, which he called a threat to national security.
- Sen. Patty Murray criticized Kent's conspiracy theories and connections to far-right individuals, claiming they disqualify him from leading the counterterrorism agency.
- Kent's confirmation highlights concerns over his ties to far-right groups and a history of supporting unfounded conspiracy theories.
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U.S. Senate confirms Washington’s Joe Kent to lead national intelligence agency
Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for Congress in Washington, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
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US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Kent lost two consecutive runs to represent southwest Washington in the U.S. House. Sen. Patty Murray slammed him as uniquely unqualified for the job. US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency Wire Service
Senate OKs pick for counterterrorism post
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday narrowly confirmed Joe Kent, President Trump's contentious choice to be the nation's top counterterrorism official, installing a pick who has embraced conspiracy theories and had links to extremist groups.
Senate confirms Jan. 6 denier Joseph Kent to head counterterrorism center
The Republican-controlled Senate voted along partisan lines Wednesday to confirm Joseph Kent as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, approving his nomination over objections from Democrats who cited his embrace of conspiracy theories and attempts to alter intelligence reports as…
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