Source: Fox News
Summary
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, was not aware of the FBI investigation into former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information before his resignation. The investigation had been underway for weeks, raising questions about why Gabbard was not informed. Kent had stepped down after publicly disagreeing with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran. Gabbard has been pressed on Kent’s claims during congressional hearings.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Joe Kent’s resignation letter criticized the war in Iran, saying Tehran posed “no imminent threat” to the United States. The FBI investigation into Kent had been underway for weeks. Gabbard was not aware of the investigation, raising questions about her role in managing Kent’s access to sensitive information. The White House had complained to Gabbard about Kent, but it’s unclear if she was asked to fire him. Gabbard has sidestepped questions about Kent’s claims during congressional hearings. The sequence of events has become a familiar ritual of leaks, investigations, and public disagreements.
Author: Evan Null
