Kent Quits, Blasts Trump's Iran War Justification

Kent stated that Iran posed no imminent threat and attributed the war to pressure from Israel and its American lobby, claims President Trump has denied. This high-profile departure highlights internal dissent within the Republican administration and reflects unease among Trump's base regarding the conflict.

Kent, whose confirmation was contentious due to ties with far-right figures, received support from some Democrats, like Sen. Mark Warner, who agreed there was no credible evidence of an imminent threat.

Conversely, House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the strikes, citing an imminent nuclear threat from Iran. The resignation occurs amid heightened domestic terrorism concerns and ahead of intelligence chiefs' testimony, which will likely address the Iran war and a recent missile strike that killed 165 people.

The controversy underscores significant divisions over U.S. foreign policy and intelligence assessments.