The FBI’s investigation into former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent is sparking concern inside Trumpworld that a potential prosecution could elevate an internal critic of the administration’s Iran war and expose fractures the White House has tried to keep contained.
Kent, a combat veteran who ran two losing congressional campaigns before joining the Trump administration, resigned as National Counterterrorism Center director Wednesday. The exit was over his objection to the war in Iran.
That evening, news broke that the FBI had been conducting a months-long investigation into Kent for leaking classified information to the media.
The Washington Examiner spoke with multiple sources familiar with the Kent investigation, all current or former senior Trump administration officials granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. Three said they have no doubts Kent was leaking sensitive information.
“President Trump has zero tolerance for leaks, particularly leaks of classified information that could threaten our national security,” said White
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