‘A good thing he’s out’: Trump unloads on ‘very weak’ counterterror official who is quitting over Iran war

Joe Kent (X profile)

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the resignation of the director of the National Counterterrorism Center who objects to Operation Epic Fury against Iran by saying: “It’s a good thing he’s out” and that he’s “very weak on security.”

Joe Kent, who says it was “an honor” to serve Trump, announced on X: “After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.”

“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.