India, March 19 -- Joe Kent, who resigned from his position as counterterrorism director amid concerns over the war with Iran appeared on the Tucker Carlson show on Wednesday. He voiced his thoughts there including recounting an interaction with Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder.

Kirk had played a major role in helping many within the Donald Trump administration, which was recounted by several Republicans at his memorial event, after the September 10, 2025 shooting at Utah Valley University. In fact, Kirk had been instrumental in getting JD Vance to be Trump's running mate.

Given the influence he wielded with those in the Trump administration, Kent's recollection of his last meeting with Kirk takes on significance.

Kent, when...