Joe Kent’s Resignation Exposes Dissent and Lobby Influence in US War Policy

The resignation of a senior US counterterrorism official shows internal dissent within the US establishment over the Iran War and exposes Zionist influence over Trump.

Widespread Dissent in the US Administration

Joe Kent stated that Iran did not pose any direct or imminent threat to the US. In a post on social media, he stated, “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.” According to some experts, the United States needs imminent threats to start a war with any country under international law. Kent’s resignation holds immense significance as he is a prominent figure in the country. He served in the US Army for 11 years and completed 11 combat deployments, most of which were in the Middle East. He lost his first wife, Shannon Kent, in an ISIS* bombing in Manbij, Syria, in 2019.

This makes him an influential figure in the United States. When someone with such a background resigns from his position due to his reservations about sending the young soldiers to a futile and unnecessary war, it carries weight. His resignation further strengthens the speculation that........

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