McConnell claims Joe Kent's resignation letter contained 'virulent anti-Semitism'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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. Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino discusses Democrats’ admiration of former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent after he resigned over President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky asserted in a post on X that Joe Kent's resignation letter was tainted by "virulent anti-Semitism." Kent posted the resignation letter on Tuesday, announcing that he was stepping down from the role of National Counterterrorism Center director. "Joe Kent testified before the Senate one year ago that Iran and its terror proxies threatened U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East. He said it would be an honor to return to the fight against terrorism, and he pledged to lead with integrity and accountability," McConnell declared in the post on X. "The virulent anti-Semitism of his resigna