Trump Nominates Joe Kent to Lead National Counterterrorism Center Amid Concerns Over Extremist Ties

Joe Kent is a retired Green Beret and former CIA officer who previously ran for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat.

Donald Trump and Joe Kent
Donald Trump (left) and Joe Kent (right).

President Donald Trump has nominated Joe Kent, a former congressional candidate from Washington state, to lead the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).

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Joe Kent is a retired Green Beret and former CIA officer who previously ran for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat. He has been a vocal advocate for reducing U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.

Joe Kent shared a post on X (formerly twitter) and thanked President Donald Trump.

The nomination has sparked discussions due to Kent‘s past associations with far-right groups and individuals, which have raised concerns among national security experts.

If confirmed, Kent would oversee the NCTC, the U.S. government’s primary organization for analyzing and integrating intelligence related to terrorism.

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