Trump, Leavitt dismisses Kent’s allegations on Iran war as ‘false’ and ‘absurd’

President Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected allegations made by Joe Kent, who resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, characterizing his claims as "false" and "absurd." Trump told reporters he had viewed Kent as "weak on security," suggesting policy disagreements may have contributed to the departure. Kent's resignation and subsequent allegations appear to have centered on concerns related to Iran policy, though specific details of his claims were not fully outlined in available reporting. The confrontation marks a public split between the White House and a senior national security official over counterterrorism strategy. The episode underscores tensions within the Trump administration over foreign policy direction in the Middle East.