Nomination of Joe Kent as Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center
President Donald Trump has nominated former special operations soldier Joe Kent as Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. Joe Kent's wife, Shannon, was killed during the 2019 Manbij Bombing in Syria. Kent is a non-interventionist in foreign wars.
Key Points
- Joe Kent's military and CIA experience
- Personal loss due to terrorism
- Non-interventionist stance on foreign wars
Pros
- Joe Kent's extensive military and CIA background
- Personal experience with the cost of terrorism
Cons
- Loss of Joe Kent's wife in the 2019 Manbij Bombing