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submitted 2 months ago by can@sh.itjust.works to c/world@quokk.au

Says Iran 'posed no imminent threat' to America, blames 'pressure from Israel'

Joe Kent, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration's war in Iran.

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[-] Cybersec@piefed.social 5 points 2 months ago

That’s big news, the guy was even pretty hardcore MAGA as well so it’s especially damning to Trump’s weak narrative.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

Exactly. People are saying he's only jumping ship because he can see the writing on the wall, but isn't that still a good thing?

[-] Cybersec@piefed.social 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah fur sure, take all wet can get.

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