Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, discusses how former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is reportedly under federal investigation for allegedly leaking classified information on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over allegations that he leaked classified information, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The probe predates Kent’s departure from government, sources told Fox News Digital. The FBI declined Fox News' request for comment. Fox News Digital has reached out to Kent by phone and email for comment. TOP COUNTERTERRORISM OFFICIAL RESIGNS IN PROTEST OF US WAR AGAINST IRAN Joe Kent resigned Tuesday from his role as the nation’s top counterterrorism official on Tuesday, citing opposition to the U.S. war against Iran. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via