Trump picks Joe Kent as Director of National Counterterrorism

Joe Kent is a former special ops soldier

US President Donald J Trump on Tuesday announced that he would be appointing Joe Kent as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).

"It is my pleasure to nominate Joe Kent as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center," Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Kent is a Former Green Beret and Agent for the CIA's Special Activities Center, who left the CIA after his Wife, Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent, was killed in the 2019 Manbij Suicide Bombing in Northern Syria.

"As a Soldier, Green Beret, and CIA Officer, Joe has hunted down terrorists and criminals his entire adult life. Above all, Joe knows the terrible cost of terrorism, losing his wonderful wife, Shannon, a Great American Hero, who was killed in the fight against ISIS. Joe continues to honor her legacy by staying in the fight. Joe will help us keep America safe by eradicating all terrorism, from the jihadists around the World, to the cartels in our backyard," Trump wrote further in his post.

The NCTC, operating under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was established to enhance intelligence sharing and coordinate counterterrorism efforts across various U.S. agencies. As Director, Kent will be responsible for overseeing these critical functions.