Gabbard Breaks Silence On Joe Kent's Resignation, Says Trump Concluded Iran Posed Imminent Threat'

"Donald Trump was overwhelmingly elected by the American people to be our President and Commander in Chief. As our Commander in Chief, he is responsible for determining what is and is not an imminent threat, and whether or not to take action he deems necessary to protect the safety and security of our troops, the American people and our country."

"The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is responsible for helping coordinate and integrate all intelligence to provide the President and Commander in Chief with the best information available to inform his decisions."

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest over Trump's decision to attack Iran, asserting the country posed no imminent threat. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard countered that Trump concluded Iran was an imminent threat based on intelligence her department provided. The White House initially sought to discredit Kent's comments. Reports conflicted regarding whether the administration pressured Gabbard to fire Kent, with sources eventually indicating no direct order was issued. Gabbard defended Trump's authority as Commander in Chief to determine threats and take necessary protective actions, stating her office's responsibility is providing the president with integrated intelligence to inform his decisions.

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