White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn't hold back Tuesday when she torched former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent for his explosive resignation letter, accusing the ex-Trump aide of spreading "false claims" that could have been written by Democrats themselves.
Kent, who served as a top aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, sent shockwaves through Washington when he announced his resignation amid what he called "policy differences" with the Trump administration's decision to neutralize Iran through Operation Epic Fury.
But Leavitt wasn't having any of it during Tuesday's press briefing, calling out Kent's departure letter as riddled with inaccuracies that mirror liberal talking points.
"It's disappointing to see someone who should know better resort to the same false claims we hear from Democrats and the mainstream media," Leavitt said. "These are not the facts, and frankly, it sounds like he's been listening to too much CNN."
The press secretary's sharp rebuke highlights growing tensions within the intelligence community as President Trump moves aggressively to reshape America's approach to national security threats, particularly Iran's terrorist network.
Deep State Resistance Continues
Kent's sudden departure raises serious questions about whether elements of the intelligence apparatus are still working to undermine Trump's America First agenda, even in his second term. Patriots remember how the deep state fought Trump tooth and nail during his first presidency.
Sources close to the administration suggest Kent's resignation may be part of a broader pattern of resistance from career bureaucrats who can't stomach Trump's decisive leadership on the world stage.
The fact that a supposed Trump ally is now echoing Democrat narratives about Operation Epic Fury shows just how deep the swamp really runs in Washington's intelligence community.
Americans voted for Trump precisely because they wanted someone who would take the gloves off against Iran and other threats to our national security. If Joe Kent can't handle that heat, maybe it's time for him to get out of the kitchen entirely.