Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Faces FBI Probe

0:00On March 20th, Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned this week over the administration's war with Iran. On Friday, he denied claims that he leaked classified information as the FBI probes the matter. The investigation started before his Tuesday exit, but no further details have emerged. Kent told a radio show he's not worried about the allegations since he did nothing wrong. He believes the scrutiny stems from his public criticism of the war. He expressed concern over how the government targets outspoken critics. Past Justice Department investigations into Trump opponents, like former FBI director James Comey, have often failed to lead to charges. Critics see a pattern of political pressure in these cases. Kent quit because he felt Iran was no imminent threat, and the conflict arose from outside influences. President Trump called him weak on security and said such views have no place in his team. Other officials, including the CIA director, have distanced themselves from his stance.

1:00The situation highlights tensions within the administration, as the probe continues, raising questions about dissent and security.