Coverage dated March 18, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

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Joe Kent said in announcing his resignation that he disagreed with the decision to go to war against Iran and that the regime did not pose “an imminent...

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Joe Kent said in announcing his resignation that he disagreed with the decision to go to war against Iran and that the regime did not pose “an imminent...

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, is under criminal investigation for potentially leaking classified information.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Joe Kent Allegedly Under Investigation By FBI (opens The Daily Caller)

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

  5. New York Post

    FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks (opens New York Post)

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    Joe Kent, the former Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week in protest of the war in Iran, is being investigated by the FBI.

  6. KOB 4

    FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says (opens KOB 4)

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    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. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who told The Associated Press that the investigation preceded …

  7. Newsweek

    Joe Kent facing FBI probe amid resignation over Iran war: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Kent’s resignation and the reported probe come amid ongoing debate over the administration’s rationale for strikes against Iran.

  8. CBS News

    Joe Kent, ex-Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, under FBI investigation for alleged leaks (opens CBS News)

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    The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned this week over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources tell CBS News.

  9. MyNorthwest

    FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info (opens MyNorthwest)

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    The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a counterterrorism official in protest of the Iran war, shared classified information.

  10. The Guardian

    FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say (opens The Guardian)

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    The reported inquiry predates Joe Kent’s departure on Tuesday from his post as director of the national counter-terrorism center

  11. Washington Examiner

    Who is Joe Kent, the Trump official who resigned over Iran war? (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The FBI is investigating the former counterterrorism official for allegedly leaking classified information during his time in office.

  12. Truthout

    The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War (opens Truthout)

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    The inquiry into Joe Kent raises more questions about the weaponization of the DOJ against Trump’s opponents.

  13. The Christian Post

    Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks amid resignation over Iran war (opens The Christian Post)

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    Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center until resigning over the war in Iran, is reportedly under FBI investigation for leaking.

  14. Fox News

    Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks (opens Fox News)

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    FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over allegations he leaked classified information, according to sources familiar with the matter.

  15. Blaze Media

    FBI investigating Joe Kent, ex-intel official who resigned over Iran strikes: Report (opens Blaze Media)

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    Tucker Carlson suggests that Kent will face retaliation for taking a stand.

  16. BNO News

    Former NCTC director Joe Kent under FBI investigation – Semafor (opens BNO News)

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    Joe Kent, who resigned Tuesday as director of the National Counterterrorism Center after publicly breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran, is under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, according to Semafor.

  17. WMUR

    FBI investigating whether Joe Kent leaked classified info, source says (opens WMUR)

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    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

  18. CNN

    Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview (opens CNN)

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    Former US National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent sat Wednesday for an extensive interview with former Fox News host and right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson, his first public comments since he resigned from his post, citing concerns about the war with Iran.

  19. Townhall

    Leaky Joe? Trump's Former Counterterrorism Head Is Now Under FBI Investigation (opens Townhall)

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    FBI investigates Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center head, over alleged classified leaks amid Iran war dissent.

  20. Forbes

    Counterterror Official Who Quit Over Iran War Faces FBI Probe Over Leaks (opens Forbes)

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    The reported FBI investigation into Joe Kent—who resigned in protest against the U.S. military campaign against Iran—is over alleged leaks of classified information.

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