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  "textContent": "After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this… pic.twitter.com/prtu86DpEr — Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026 […]",
  "title": "Joe Kent, Director of National Counterterrorism Center, Resigns In Protest of Iran War"
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