# Iran War Update: Joe Kent Quits, Says Israel Runs Trump Policy | Ep 33

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Podcast: [Rufo & Lomez](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rufo-lomez-7568240)
Published: 2026-03-20T15:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4054

## Resource

Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, accusing Trump’s Iran policy of being driven by Israeli influence. Then, in a Tucker Carlson interview, he ignited controversy by suggesting Israel may have been tied to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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