Former U.S. counterterrorism director says officials ‘not allowed’ to share war concerns with Trump

VIDEO: Former U.S. Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent is sharing new details about his decision to resign from his post in the Trump administration. Kent sat down for his first interview following his departure, with right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson offering a glimpse into President Trump’s decision to strike Iran at the end of February, and highlighting the risk of this war dividing Trump’s political base.

The interview lasted nearly two hours, and Kent detailed exactly what motivated him to leave his post. He told Carlson he and other senior officials “were not allowed” to share their doubts about the airstrikes with the President before the war began, and claimed Israel may have forced Trump’s hand.