Trending Now - FBI Investigates Former Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent

WHO:

Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center

President Trump, former President John F. Kennedy, late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Mitch McConnell, former Senate Republican leader

FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

WHAT:

Joe Kent resigned from his position on March 17th, 2026, citing opposition to the U.S. war against Iran.

Kent is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly leaking classified information.

The FBI's Criminal Division is handling the investigation, which began prior to Kent's resignation.

Kent stated there was "no intelligence" indicating an imminent attack from Iran, specifically referencing March 1st, 2026.

Kent described a lack of access to President Trump for key decision-makers regarding the Iran conflict.

Kent claimed that the late Ali Khamenei was moderating Iran's nuclear program.

WHERE:

The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, which is a federal agency in the United States.

WHEN:

Kent's resignation occurred on March 17th, 2026.

The FBI investigation began prior to March 17th, 2026.

Kent's interview with Tucker Carlson took place on March 18th, 2026.

WHY:

Kent resigned due to his opposition to the ongoing war with Iran, arguing that Iran posed no imminent threat.

Kent expressed concerns that his voice and comments were being "squashed" before reaching the White House.

HOW:

Kent communicated his reasons for leaving directly to President Trump before his resignation, describing the conversation as "very respectful" and "very kind."

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 03:49 UTC)

Joe Kent resigned from his position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center on March 17, 2026, citing his opposition to the U.S. war against Iran and claiming there was no imminent threat from the country. Following his resignation, Kent is now under investigation by the FBI for allegedly leaking classified information, with the Criminal Division handling the case that began before he stepped down. In an interview with Tucker Carlson on March 18, Kent expressed concerns about a lack of access to President Trump for key decision-makers regarding the Iran conflict and stated that his voice was being "squashed."