Source: Fox News
Summary
Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in March over his opposition to the U.S. war with Iran. He told Fox News Digital that President Trump should withdraw U.S. troops from the Middle East. Kent argued that the war is not in U.S. national security interest and criticized both political parties for supporting “endless foreign wars.” He also claimed the U.S. presence in the region is a liability, as Iranian attacks have forced the evacuation of U.S. bases. The White House dismissed Kent’s views, calling him a “quitter.” Kent said he has no political ambitions but wants to build a coalition against foreign wars.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Kent speaks of war and withdrawal in the same breath.
He calls for a coalition, then says no one wants to run for office.
White House says he doesn’t know his a– from his elbow.
He says the war is a liability, but the bases are still there.
Author: Evan Null
Joe Kent’s Resignation and the Iran War
Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in March over his opposition to the U.S. war with Iran. He has since spoken out against the conflict, arguing that it is not in the national interest. Kent said the war was prompted by pressure from Israel and that the U.S. presence in the region is a liability. He called for the withdrawal of U.S. troops and criticized both political parties for supporting “endless foreign wars.”
Kent, a military veteran and Gold Star husband, said the U.S. is putting troops in harm’s way by maintaining bases in the Middle East. He argued that these bases are vulnerable to Iranian attacks and that the U.S. is essentially using them as tripwires. He said the war is not justified and that the U.S. should focus on domestic issues instead of foreign conflicts.
The White House has dismissed Kent’s views, calling him a “quitter” and accusing him of not understanding the situation. A White House spokesman said President Trump has destroyed Iran’s military capabilities and is crushing its economy. Kent, however, said the president could still withdraw troops and frame it as a win or a draw.
Kent has no political ambitions, he said, but he wants to build a coalition against foreign wars. He argued that both Republicans and Democrats support these conflicts, and that the American people are paying the price in debt, deficits, and lost civil liberties. He said the U.S. should stop funding countries that drag it into more conflicts and instead focus on national security.
Despite his criticism, Kent has not run for office again. He said he wants to help create a political movement, but he has not indicated any plans to run for office. His comments reflect a broader frustration with the political system and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
