Joe Kent Allegedly Under Investigation By FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly opened an investigation into Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, over alleged leaks of classified information.

Shelby Talcott, the White House Correspondent for Semafor, reported the inquiry predates Kent’s departure from his former role, citing four sources. The investigation centers on whether Kent improperly disclosed classified material to unauthorized individuals.

The White House, FBI and Director of National Intelligence did not immediately respond to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. Talcott reported the White House and FBI declined to comment.

Kent resigned Tuesday morning, claiming that a “misinformation campaign” sparked the war in Iran. In an X post, the former NCTC Director said that Iran posed no threat to the U.S. and blamed Israel for pressuring the U.S. into the conflict, just one day before Tulsi Gabbard’s House Intelligence Committee hearing on global threats.

“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. 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 wrote in his post.

Gabbard issued a statement on X just hours after Kent resigned.