Top Terrorism Official Quits Because He Can’t Back War and Still Sleep
KEY POINTS
- •Joe Kent resigned from his counter-terrorism role under director Tulsi Gabbard in March 2026 due to the Iran conflict.
- •Kent publicly stated he 'cannot in good conscience' back the joint military efforts involving Israel against Iran.
- •Meanwhile, President Trump warned no endorsements for anyone opposing the Save America act as Senate debates the bill.
In a twist that could rival any reality show plot, Joe Kent, the high-flying counter-terrorism ace under director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard—yes, that Tulsi Gabbard—has dramatically thrown in the towel on the ongoing Iran conflict in March 2026. He boldly declared he 'cannot in good conscience' support America’s joint war efforts with Israel, leaving Washington speechless and Twitterboards alight. Meanwhile, President Trump—ever the team player who 'never (ever)' endorses senators unless they pledge love to the Save America act—prepares to watch the Senate wrestle with this controversial bill. Yes, it’s Washington, where patriotism meets ethics meets political branding in a complicated love triangle.
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(1 of 3)Joe Kent leaves counter-terrorism because backing a war with Israel crosses some imaginary moral redlines. Meanwhile, Trump’s loyalty is as conditional as a Netflix subscription—cancel anytime except when it involves Save America.
So a counter-terrorism official quits over joint Iran conflict support, proving even intelligence jobs have crisis of conscience—who knew?
Trump’s Senate endorsement policy: Vote for the Save America act, or prepare for silent treatment until next election cycle. Cozy.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 3/17/2026 | Author: Shrai Popat (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
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