Kent Resigns Over Iran Strike Concerns

0:00Global story is making news on March 17th. Joe Ken, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation this week. He cited deep concerns over the justification for U.S. military strikes on Iran under President Trump. Ken said he could not in good conscience support the war, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat to America and that the conflict stemmed from. Pressure by Israel and its U.S. lobby. Ken took the helm of the center last July after a Senate confirmation vote of 52 to 44. The agency focuses on spotting and analyzing terror threats worldwide. Before joining the administration, he served as a green beret with 11 deployments and later worked at the CIA. He also ran unsuccessfully for Congress, twice in Washington State. His move highlights growing unease even among some Trump supporters and officials about the war's basis. Trump has had fiercely opposed his confirmation, pointing to his ties to far-right figures like members of the Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer Groups.

1:00He drew heat for not rejecting conspiracy theories about the January 6th Capitol riot and the 2020 election. Trump has given shifting explanations for the attacks and denied any Israeli push. Early this month, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, noted the White House felt Israel might act alone, putting Trump in a tough spot. No word yet from the White House or Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gavrid's office on the resignation. It underscores splits within Trump's circle as questions about the Iran Strikes Linger. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM.