The Trump administration moved on Tuesday to contain the slew of press queries following the resignation of Joe Kent, the now-former director of the National Counterterrorism Center. He recently stepped down from his position in a public protest while citing the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
WH rejects fmr Counterterrorism Chief’s ‘False’ and ‘Absurd’ resignation claims amid Iran conflict
Brooke Mallory
Mar 17, 2026 | 7:43 PM



