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groundloop

(13,799 posts)
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:15 AM 10 hrs ago

Trump's former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports

Source: The Independent

The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, who resigned from his post over opposition to the war in Iran, according to multiple news reports.

The bureau’s probe into Kent, who served as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, pertains to allegations that he mishandled classified information, four unnamed sources familiar with the matter told Semafor on Wednesday.

The investigation began before he left the administration, sources said, with one characterizing it as having gone on for months.

[....]

Taylor Budowich, a former deputy White House chief of staff, appeared to allude to the investigation shortly after Kent stepped down. He wrote on X that the ex-counterterrorism chief was “often at the center of national security leaks.”

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-kent-fbi-investigation-trump-iran-war-b2941480.html

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Trump's former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports (Original Post) groundloop 10 hrs ago OP
As Predicted. -NT- ruet 10 hrs ago #1
He contradicted Dear Leader so he must be punished. Ocelot II 10 hrs ago #2
Taylor Budowich, the ex-counterterrorism chief was "often at the center of national security leaks." Botany 10 hrs ago #3
FBI Lies GCG 9 hrs ago #4
Trump's former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports naftali 9 hrs ago #5
Enjoy your stay. Botany 9 hrs ago #6
Taylor Budowich, former WH deputy chief of staff, is *accusing* him of leaking. Ocelot II 9 hrs ago #10
Reads to me like an AI bot.... TommyT139 9 hrs ago #12
This FBI is incapable of law enforcement. travelingthrulife 9 hrs ago #7
These bunch of monsters are out to DESTROY bluestarone 9 hrs ago #8
Trump is investigating someone for mishandling classified information? Midnight Writer 9 hrs ago #9
Same way as Rush Hour 4? TommyT139 9 hrs ago #11

Botany

(77,195 posts)
3. Taylor Budowich, the ex-counterterrorism chief was "often at the center of national security leaks."
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:21 AM
10 hrs ago

Shocked.

GCG

(80 posts)
4. FBI Lies
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:32 AM
9 hrs ago

If there had been an investigation prior to his resignation...he would've been removed from his post.

The current FBI consists mostly of agents who are nothing more than back stabbing, Russian collaborating, rat fuckers!!!

naftali

(19 posts)
5. Trump's former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for sharing classified information: reports
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:35 AM
9 hrs ago

The reports about Joe Kent being under FBI investigation are serious and highlight how sensitive classified information is in national security matters.

If the allegations are proven true, it raises important questions about accountability at the highest levels. At the same time, it’s equally important to remember that an investigation does not equal guilt — due process and verified facts should guide public judgment.

This situation also reflects deeper divisions within the administration, especially around the Iran conflict and internal policy disagreements.

Botany

(77,195 posts)
6. Enjoy your stay.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:49 AM
9 hrs ago

the ex-counterterrorism chief was “often at the center of national security leaks.”

Ocelot II

(130,360 posts)
10. Taylor Budowich, former WH deputy chief of staff, is *accusing* him of leaking.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:10 AM
9 hrs ago

That doesn't prove he was the leaker. This sounds like it could be an internal feud, and it could be true that Kent is being investigated only because he contradicted Trump. That's how Trump rolls, after all. And Budowich is no prize. He was the guy who blocked AP journalists from the Oval Office and AF1, over AP's position on the Gulf of Mexico naming controversy. He was named in Associated Press v. Budowich (2025). Before accusing people of being trolls let's wait for more info, shall we?

travelingthrulife

(5,102 posts)
7. This FBI is incapable of law enforcement.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:50 AM
9 hrs ago

Otherwise they would be going after the Big Orange Criminal.

Midnight Writer

(25,336 posts)
9. Trump is investigating someone for mishandling classified information?
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:53 AM
9 hrs ago

Who writes these scripts?

I think this show jumped the shark in its first season. I don't know how it is staying on the air.

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