US EditionFBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war
The FBI's months-long investigation focuses on whether Joe Kent improperly leaked classified information before resigning as National Counterterrorism Center director in protest of the Iran war.
- On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the FBI opened an investigation into a senior US counterterrorism official over alleged leaks of classified information, prior to his resignation Tuesday.
- Joseph Kent resigned on Tuesday, citing principled objections to the Iran war and saying, "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," Kent said.
- Months-Long reporting shows the inquiry predates Kent's resignation, with investigators examining alleged leaks of classified information to Tucker Carlson, the FBI's Criminal Division and sources told Semafor and CBS News.
- Tomorrow, the CIA, FBI, and DNI heads are scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill, after Trump called Kent 'weak on security' and defended the president's Iran threat assessment, with Leavitt quoting Trump stating, 'he had strong and compelling evidence that Iran was going to attack the United States first.'
- Aides immediately labeled Kent a leaker and civil-society groups criticized his claims as echoing old antisemitic tropes; it remains unclear if the investigation will produce charges.
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FBI investigating Joe Kent, ex-intel official who resigned over Iran strikes: Report
Sources have informed multiple publications that the FBI is investigating combat veteran Joe Kent over an alleged leak of classified information. Four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe told Semafor that it predates Kent's resignation on Tuesday as director of the National Counterterrorism Center.A source familiar with the case told Axios that Kent was suspected of leaking information to Tucker Carlson and another conservative podcas…
Joe Kent Under FBI INVESTIGATION For Allegedly Leaking — Investigates Predates Departure! * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah
Yesterday, former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned and issued a dramatic statement saying he could no longer remain in the Trump Administration because he does not support the strike on Iran because Iran poses no threat to us. And you could almost respect such an extreme, principled stance….if it were true. But many are confused about how he could hold such views when just three months ago he told Shawn Ryan that Iran …
Joe Kent Reportedly Under FBI Investigation
Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent is reportedly under FBI investigation after he allegedly leaked classified information. Semafor’s White House correspondent, Shelby Talcott, shared the news on X, writing, “Joe Kent is under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, three sources tell me. I’m told the investigation pre-dates his departure.” News: Joe Kent is under FBI investigation for allege…
FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info
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, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The investigation precedes Kent’s resignation on Tuesday from his role as director of the U.S. government’s National Counterterrorism Center, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoin…
FBI investigating whether Southwest Washington’s Joe Kent leaked classified info, AP source says
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.
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