**FBI Investigates Former Counterterrorism Chief Over Alleged Leaks** The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly investigating Joe Kent, the former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, according to sources cited by *Semafor*. The probe focuses on alleged improper sharing of classified information. Kent resigned from his post on Tuesday, citing his opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran. In a letter to President Donald Trump, he accused the Israeli government of manipulating intelligence to influence the president's decision to launch a bombing campaign against Iran. Kent claimed that high-ranking Israeli officials and influential members of the American media had deployed a misinformation campaign to encourage a war with Iran. The report of the FBI investigation coincided with efforts by Trump administration allies and pro-Israel commentators to portray Kent as a "known leaker" and a suspected anti-Semite. This characterization is not new, as Kent's accusations against Israel have been met with allegations of anti-Americanism and anti-Jewish bigotry. **Kent's National Security Credentials** Joe Kent, a military veteran, has served 11 tours, mostly in Iraq, before becoming a CIA paramilitary officer. His first wife, Shannon, served in the US Army's Intelligence Support Activity unit and was killed in a terrorist attack in Manbij, Syria, in 2019. Kent has been a vocal supporter of Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' agenda. Before his appointment in the second Trump administration, he publicly opposed a potential US war with Iran, warning that such a conflict would weaken the country as it confronts China. In his resignation letter, Kent accused the Israeli government of manipulating intelligence to influence Trump's decision to launch a bombing campaign against Iran. He claimed that this echo chamber was used to deceive the president into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States. Kent also suggested that Israel played a significant role in previous regional conflicts, including in Iraq and Syria. **Comparison to Other Criticisms of Trump** Kent's accusations against Israel are uncommon in mainstream US political discourse. Critics of Trump have made various accusations against him, including being a "Russian puppet," an insurrectionist, and a convicted felon who must be barred from a second term. Left-wing commentator Rachel Maddow has claimed that Trump attacked Iran after being corruptly influenced by Arab Gulf monarchies. In a nearly 20-minute segment, Maddow argued that Gulf states "rented the services of the United States military to start a war that they want."