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FBI Opens Leak Probe Into Joe Kent Following Resignation Over Iran War

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Multiple sources confirm that former National Counterterrorism Center Director and top counter-terrorism official for President Trump, Joe Kent is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The inquiry focuses on allegations that Mr.

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    The FBI has launched an investigation into former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent regarding allegations that he improperly shared or leaked classified government information.
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    Joe Kent resigned from his position as a top U.S. counter-terrorism official earlier this week in protest of the ongoing war with Iran and expressed objections to its conduct.
Mar 20 The FBI launched investigations into Joe Kent, former top US counterterrorism official and National Counter Terrorism Center Director who resigned in protest against the Iran war over alleged improper sharing of classified information.
Feb Mar (Wednesday) Reports indicate that the investigation predates or precedes Mr. Kent's resignation from his position as a senior intelligence/trust officer earlier this week, following objections to US military actions involving Israel and Hamas in Gaza which he cited regarding Iran war concerns.
FBI investigating whether Joe Kent leaked classified info. Here's what to know
FBI investigating alleged leaking by departed official

The FBI is investigating Joe Kent for potentially sharing classified information regarding his resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over concerns about an Iran war. Meanwhile, narco trafficker Sebastian Marset was arrested and turned over to US authorities after evading police on a most-wanted list in Bolivia since 2019.

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information.

The FBI is investigating Joe Kent on allegations of improperly sharing classified information following his resignation as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center to protest President Trump's Iran war policy. While prosecutors have faced difficulties securing charges against other political opponents, this inquiry into a former intelligence official remains ongoing with specific details yet unconfirmed by authorities or sources close to the matter.

FBI investigating whether former counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

The FBI is investigating Joe Kent on potential improper sharing of classified information following the Iran war's escalation just before he resigned as director at National Counterterrorism Center in protest over Israel pressure and lack of imminent threat justification from his statement to X (formerly Twitter). This inquiry follows a pattern where prosecutors have struggled with charges against political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey.

FBI investigating ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent over alleged leak