White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a blistering response to Joe Kent's dramatic resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center, exposing the former Trump aide for spreading "false claims" and parroting Democrat talking points in his bitter farewell letter.
Kent, who served as director of the NCTC under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, sent shockwaves through Washington Tuesday when he announced his resignation over policy differences with President Trump's decisive military action against Iran through Operation Epic Fury.
But instead of going quietly, Kent chose to air his grievances publicly – a move that immediately drew fire from the Trump administration for echoing the same anti-Trump narratives pushed by Democrats and the mainstream media.
Leavitt Fires Back: 'Using Democrat Playbook'
"It's disappointing to see someone who was trusted with sensitive national security responsibilities resort to false claims and Democrat talking points," Leavitt said during Wednesday's press briefing. "The American people deserve better than former officials who sound more like CNN commentators than the patriots they once claimed to be."
The Press Secretary's sharp rebuke highlights a growing frustration within Trump's inner circle over former allies who turn against the America First agenda when tough decisions need to be made.
"President Trump was elected to put America first and destroy our enemies, not to coddle Iran while they threaten our allies and our homeland," a senior administration official told Next News Network.
Kent's resignation comes at a critical moment as Trump's second-term agenda gains momentum across multiple fronts, from border security to energy dominance. His decision to publicly criticize Operation Epic Fury – a mission designed to neutralize Iran's terrorist capabilities – raises serious questions about his commitment to the administration's national security objectives.
This isn't the first time former Trump officials have been seduced by Washington swamp thinking. But Kent's willingness to echo Democrat narratives while abandoning ship shows exactly why President Trump needs loyalists who won't buckle under Deep State pressure.
The real question patriots should be asking: How many more establishment Republicans are waiting to stab Trump in the back when the going gets tough?