Joe Kent, the recently resigned head of the National Counterterrorism Center, raised eyebrows Wednesday when he appeared on Tucker Carlson’s podcast and pointedly suggested that Charlie Kirk’s opposition to war with Iran was a “data point” worth investigating in connection to his killing.

“One of President Trump’s closest advisers… advocating for us not to go to war with Iran… and then he’s suddenly publicly assassinated,” Kent said. “And we’re not allowed to ask any questions about that.”

He stopped short of directly accusing Israel—but the implication was unmistakable.

Authorities have charged a suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, with aggravated murder in the September 2025 shooting at Utah Valley University that killed Kirk. Investigators have uncovered extensive evidence, including text messages indicating Robinson’s personal motives, with no credible indication of foreign involvement.

Law enforcement officials were quick to dismantle Kent’s claims.

“He had no authority,” one source familiar with the investigation told the New York Post, adding that Kent was never “blocked” from probing the case but was instead denied access to materials outside his jurisdiction. According to the source, Kent repeatedly floated theories—including blaming Iran—without presenting a shred of evidence.

In other words, the claims now being aired publicly mirror the same unsupported speculation he reportedly pushed behind closed doors.

Kent resigned from his post just one day before making the comments, after clashing with the Trump administration over the war in Iran. He has since accused Israel of driving U.S. military involvement—a claim that has also been rejected by administration officials.

The FBI is reportedly investigating Kent for leaking classified information, in a probe that preceded his resignation.

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