Trump Says Joe Kent Was Weak on Security

By BloombergMar 17, 2026, 4:57 PM

President Donald Trump reacts to the news that Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, was resigning in protest of the war with Iran. Trump said it's a good thing he's out and Kent was "weak on security."

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Trump Says Joe Kent Was Weak on Security

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