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Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

Julian E. Barnes, Robert Draper and Luke Broadwater

created: March 17, 2026, 11:29 p.m. | updated: March 18, 2026, 11:40 p.m.

Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.

4 days, 1 hour ago: NYT > World News