Joe Kent
United StatesmilitaryMale4.3Global Dominance: 0.03%Joe Kent is a former Green Beret and CIA paramilitary officer who has recently been appointed as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center. With a background in special operations and intelligence, Kent brings significant experience in counterterrorism strategies, particularly in dealing with complex threats posed by international drug cartels. His recent news coverage stems from his new role and the U.S. government's intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, particularly the production of fentanyl in Mexico.
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Joe Kent is the former head of Antiterrorism and is part of the coalition against Trump.
Opinioni | Maga traditi in fuga da Trump?
Italy· 2026-08-07
Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent has voiced sharp criticism of renewed military involvement overseas.
Locked, loaded ... and put on hold: Another bewildering Trump pivot on Iran
India· 2026-08-02
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who quit earlier this year due to his opposition to the Iran war, has been calling for President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the region.
Rep. Thomas Massie asserts the Iran war has 'weakened' AmericaUnited States· 2026-07-27
Joe Kent criticized the continuation of the operation, stating that escalation is chosen at a time when de-escalation remains an option.
Tramp traži pritisak na Iran, saveznici strahuju od šireg sukoba
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-07-24
Joe Kent, a former Trump administration political appointee, criticized the bombing campaign.
With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited optionsUnited States· 2026-07-23
Joe Kent is a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under the Trump administration.
آمریکا حریف ایران نمیشود | ایران چگونه در تنگه هرمز میجنگد؟
Iran· 2026-07-22
Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under Trump, stated that the U.S. cannot defeat Iran militarily.
اعتراف آمریکاییها به ایران شکست ناپذیرIran· 2026-07-21
Joe Kent warned that the U.S. could be compelled back into the war on Iran's terms due to military assets in the region.
Joe Kent warns US could be 'forced back into the war on Iran’s terms'United States· 2026-05-28
Joe Kent is the National Counterterrorism Center Director who opposes military actions in Iran.
Donald Trump once warned ‘lives will be wasted’ in Iran war. Now he’s leading oneUnited States· 2026-03-04
Joe Kent is the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center who was involved in the security discussions with Mark Safaya.
نعمل على تثبيت استقرار العراق وضمان أمن مستدام
Iraq· 2026-01-20
Joe Kent defended Tulsi Gabbard and criticized Cory Booker for his policies.
Booker claims Gabbard endangering New Jersey Muslims with 'dishonest' rhetoricUnited States· 2025-12-26
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, suggested that the administration aims to deport everyone who entered the U.S. under parole programs during Mr. Biden’s time in office.
Trump administration steps up immigration crackdown with multiple new measures
Canada· 2025-12-13
Joe Kent was referenced by Rep. Bennie Thompson during the hearing regarding the vetting of Lakanwal.
House Democrat clashes with Noem over Afghan refugee terrorist attackUnited States· 2025-12-11
Joe Kent is the NCTC Director who commented on the vetting process of Lakanwal.
Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?United States· 2025-12-01
Trump’s NCTC Director Joe Kent confirmed in a tweet Friday that Lakanwal was previously vetted by the US intelligence community.
Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DCUnited States· 2025-11-29
Joe Kent, director of the NCTC, expressed pride in the intelligence community's efforts to combat the threat posed by foreign terrorist organizations.
Detienen a presunto integrante del Cártel de Sinaloa en El Paso, Texas; escapó de cárcel de EU
Mexico· 2025-08-07
One of Gabbard’s top advisers, Joe Kent, demanded that the NIC 'update' an assessment.
Trump’s intel chief Tulsi Gabbard is ‘off-message’ and out of favor, sources tell CNNUnited States· 2025-06-19
Joe Kent is the chief of staff for Tulsi Gabbard who suggested rewriting an internal evaluation.
¿Un funcionario de inteligencia de EEUU presionó para modificar el informe sobre Maduro y el Tren de Aragua?
Venezuela· 2025-05-22
Joe Kent is identified as the chief of staff to Tulsi Gabbard and was involved in pushing for a rewrite of the intelligence assessment.
Official Pushed to Rewrite Intelligence So It Could Not Be ‘Used Against’ TrumpUnited States· 2025-05-21Joe Kent is the husband of Shannon Kent and was recently named director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Navy veteran, former Florida deputy finds coffee, family and a new way to serveUnited States· 2025-04-05
Joe Kent, a top aide to Ms. Gabbard, suggested that delaying the strikes would not eliminate military options.
Where Was Each Member of the Signal Group Chat?United States· 2025-03-29
Joe Kent responded to J.D. Vance regarding military options in Yemen.
Cosa c'è nella chat del governo Usa con i piani di attacco segreti, messaggio per messaggio: «Ore 12:15: lancio degli F18», «stiamo dando il Go»Italy· 2025-03-27
Tulsi Gabbard's acting chief of staff Joe Kent was part of the conversation.
Read messages Trump officials exchanged on leaked Signal thread
United Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Joe Kent is nominated by Trump to lead the National Counterterrorism Center.
So lautet der Chat-Verlauf Wort für Wort
Switzerland· 2025-03-26
Joe Kent is mentioned as a candidate for the leadership of the counter-terrorism unit.
Koko Signal-viestiketju paljastaa yksityiskohtaisen suunnitelman iskusta Jemeniin
Finland· 2025-03-26
Joe Kent refers to Israel carrying out their own strikes in his message.
Three sensitive messages from full Signal chat about Yemen strikes explainedUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Joe Kent from DNI said the timeline wasn’t urgent.
Bombs, Emojis, girlfriend's building: Inside story of the leaked war chat of Trump admin | World NewsIndia· 2025-03-26Joe Kent was nominated by Trump to run the National Counterterrorism Center and serves as chief of staff for Tulsi Gabbard.
Annotated Text From Leaked Signal Group Chat With Top Trump OfficialsUnited States· 2025-03-26
Joe Kent, Trump’s nominee for National Counterterrorism Center director, was apparently on the Signal chain.
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
Guyana· 2025-03-25Joe Kent, Trump's nominee for National Counterterrorism Center director, was apparently on the Signal chain.
Trump administration mistakenly shares Yemen war plans in a chat group that included a journalist
Tanzania· 2025-03-25