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Trump’s former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent blames Israel for war with Iran and claims Tehran was not on verge of having nukes

‘We had no intelligence to indicate’ Iran was working on developing a nuclear bomb, Kent told Tucker Carlson

The Independent UK

The National Counterterrorism Center’s Director just sent a powerful message about Donald Trump’s Iran war

Joseph Kent, Trump’s handpicked Director for the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned. The former director does not support the United States’ choice to go to war. It seems that Trump’s MAGA coalition is divided when it comes to Iran.

The Mary Sue

Director of Counter-terrorism abruptly resigns, after alleging the Iran war was ‘manufactured’

Joe Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has officially stepped down over the US and Israeli war on Iran, making him the first senior official to openly break ranks with the White House on the conflict. Kent announced his resignation on X in a letter to President Donald…

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White House aides were blindsided by Joe Kent posting his shock resignation letter online: report

Joe Kent’s resignation letter had been viewed at least 92 million times on X

The Independent UK

Joe Kent Is the First Iran War Crack in the Trump Admin

The top intelligence official resigned because there was no “imminent threat” from Iran and blamed Israel for starting the war.

Reason

Gabbard defers to Trump when asked if Iran posed "imminent threat"

The resignation of a top aide intensified the spotlight on Gabbard.

Axios

The US right wing can forgive Trump for anything – except his deeply unpopular war

Iran war has split some Maga conservatives from Trump and alienated young voters. What will it mean in the midterms?

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Bongino slams Joe Kent’s claim Iran posed ‘no imminent threat’ to US

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has slammed National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent’s claim that Iran posed “no imminent threat”.

The Independent UK

More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds

A new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were missing from those tallies

The Independent UK

US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale

US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony revealed no efforts to restore capability, despite Trump's claims of an imminent threat. This finding fuels Democratic pressure regarding the administration's rationale for the ongoing conflict.

The Times of India

Seth Meyers on Trump’s Nato about-face: ‘This is just how Donald Trump does friendship’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s rejection by Nato for help with the strait of Hormuz and the resignation of a top counterterrorism official over his war in Iran

The Guardian - US

Khamenei Rejects Ceasefire—'Not Right Time For Peace' After Larijani Killing, Warns US Must 'Pay'

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, rejects peace talks with the US following the killing of a key Iranian insider, escalating tensions.

International Business Times UK

White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks, reaffirms Donald Trump’s confidence in Tulsi Gabbard

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump's Iran war decision, stating former NCTC chief Joe Kent was not involved in discussions. Leavitt asserted Trump has full confidence in DNI Tulsi Gabbard, countering Kent's claim of no imminent threat. She highlighted intelligence indicating Iran's nuclear ambitions and aggressive missile…

The Times of India

Tulsi Gabbard declines to say whether there was an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ posed by Iran: Live

Gabbard’s written opening statement claimed Iran’s nuclear enrichment program was ‘obliterated’ last year

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JD Vance downplays past foreign intervention criticism, says this time the president isn’t ‘dumb’

This could end up defining Vance's career.

International Business Times UK

Epstein Files Whistleblower Claims 'Grave-Like Plots' Were Spotted at Zorro Ranch as FBI Faces Questions

Whistleblower alleges 'grave-like plots' at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico as FBI faces renewed questions about the site.

International Business Times UK

Epstein Files Reveal Trump Casino Chief Nick Ribis Sent Huge 2018 Payment to Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein files reveal Trump casino chief Nick Ribis sent a large 2018 payment to Jeffrey Epstein, shedding new light on Trump-era connections.

The Independent UK

Trump reposts Joe Kent’s 2020 tweet arguing in favor of military action in Iran

President Donald Trump posts six-year-old message from outgoing counterterrorism chief to firefight reaction to his scathing resignation letter opposing the current war

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The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans vote down Democrats’ war powers resolution to check Trump on Iran – as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Trump Faces UFO Bombshell After Being Told Presidents Only Get 'Need-To-Know' Access to Alien Secrets

President Trump reportedly has restricted access to classified UFO programs, raising concerns about transparency and government secrecy.

International Business Times UK

Trump Accused of 'Stumbling Into War' With Iran as Global Oil Routes Face Disruption

Donald Trump's handling of the Iran conflict has led to soaring gas prices and political turmoil, raising questions about his strategic planning.

We Got This Covered

Director of National Counterterrorism Center resigns, exposes why Donald Trump really started the Iran War

The left and the right agree on one thing.

The Independent UK

Another anti-war message from Tulsi Gabbard surfaces as she emerges to defend Iran war

Director of National Intelligence to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday to defend a conflict she has long warned against

Axios

Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos"

"Israel doesn't hate the chaos. We do."

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Heather Kent: Meet Joe Kent's Wife After His Shock Iran War Resignation

Explore Heather Kent's life, a West Point graduate and military intelligence officer, as she steps into the spotlight after her husband Joe Kent's resignation amid the Iran conflict.

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