The former counterterrorism director who resigned this week in protest of the Iran war is denying allegations that he improperly shared classified information.
whether Kent leaked such information, citing someone familiar with the matter. The person said the investigation preceded his resignation on Tuesday. No additional details were available.“As for the leak allegations, I’m not concerned because I know I did nothing wrong,” Kent said on SiriusXM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show.
” He suggested he was targeted because he spoke out. “I am concerned because we’ve all seen the FBI and the full weight of the government come down on individuals who speak out,” Kent said. The Justice Department has undertaken several probes into perceived political foes of President Donald Trump, including former FBI Director James Comey, although prosecutors have struggled to make charges stick. Kent, the director of the U.S. government’s National Counterterrorism Center, stepped down Tuesday saying he “cannot in good conscience” support the Trump administration’s war in Iran.pressure from IsraelTrump later told reporters that he always thought Kent was “weak on security” and if someone in his administration did not believe Iran was a threat, “we don’t want those people.” Other Trump administration officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, have since sought to distance themselves from Kent and his assessment. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Man killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as ‘life of the party’Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeoverInside new family-focused venue The Block Jax on city's SouthsideThe first day of spring is here! Michelle gives a look at the temperatures into the weekendIran internet blackout leaves Jacksonville families anxiously waiting for word from loved onesUnredacted arrest warrant reveals new details about double shooting in Ponte VedraDaughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killer1:10Residents say it doesn’t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crashI need a drop top office! A spring fling then it feels like summerSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkWhat police want parents to know about 'teen takeovers' after Arlington gathering ends in arrestsJacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here's how you can saveJacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights▶Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son’s honorGator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titlesJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPrivate lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real EstatePulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacreGoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitalsBehind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp BlandingJacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigationsCity Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity feesAfter three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick’s Day shootings
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