Israeli Influence, Trump's Iran War, and Internal Dissent
Megyn Kelly interviews Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned in protest of Trump's Iran war and is now facing an FBI leak investigation. Kent discusses his accusations that Israel and its lobby influenced Trump's decision-making on Iran and addresses allegations he leaked classified information.
Key Points
- Kent argues Iran posed no imminent threat and that the United States started the war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
- Kelly points out Kent faces multiple attacks: being called 'weak' by Trump, a 'traitor' by Lindsey Graham, and an 'antisemite' by Mitch McConnell, alongside an FBI leak investigation.
- Kent suggests Israeli lobby influence on Charlie Kirk's media ecosystem and influence with Trump merits investigation, though he disclaims this as a 'smoking gun.'
- Kent claims the Trump administration is 'trying to intimidate' him for speaking out against the Iran war.
- Kelly and Kent debate the distinction between leaking actual classified information versus palace intrigue, with Kelly arguing information about meetings is not classified.