Trending Now - FBI Probes Former Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent for Leaks

WHO:

Joe Kent, former director of the U.S. government's National Counterterrorism Center

FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

President Trump

CIA Director John Ratcliffe

WHAT:

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent improperly shared classified information.

Joe Kent resigned from his position as a top counterterrorism official on March 17th, 2026.

Kent stated he could not support the war against Iran, citing it as unjustified.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

The investigation was reported on March 18th, 2026.

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

WHY:

Kent cited concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran, stating, “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”

HOW:

The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, which is looking into the possibility of classified information leaks by Kent.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 13:26 UTC)

The FBI is currently investigating Joe Kent, who recently resigned as the director of the U.S. government's National Counterterrorism Center, amid allegations that he improperly shared classified information. Kent stepped down on March 17, stating he could not support the war against Iran, which he described as unjustified, and raised concerns about the motivations behind it. The investigation was reported on March 18, and it focuses on whether Kent leaked any classified information during his tenure in Washington, D.C.