
Liberty Lockdown Joe Kent EXPOSES Trump Admin: "Iran Was NO Threat – We Started This for AIPAC & Netanyahu"
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Mar 18, 2026 A former counterterrorism director resigns, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat and that policy served Israeli interests and powerful lobbyists. The show examines political double standards, media smears, and accusations of bigotry tied to criticizing foreign influence. It highlights concerns about troop safety, economic fallout, and calls for moral courage to end endless wars.
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Resignation Claims War Was For Israel Not America
- Joe Kent resigned as Director of National Counterterrorism, stating Iran posed no imminent threat to the US and that the war was started due to pressure from Israel and its American lobby.
- Clint Russell emphasizes Kent's military record and personal loss (wife killed) to highlight credibility and the political backlash he faced.
Dissenters Get Smeared While Hawks Avoid Consequences
- Media and political figures publicly defend the war as necessary for US security while attacking dissenters like Joe Kent.
- Russell contrasts praise for war supporters (Rubio, Pete Hegseth) with attacks on Kent for calling the war pro-Israel.
Kent Said Troops Were Left As Bait
- Joe Kent earlier warned US troops were left on Jordanian, Syrian and Iraqi borders as bait, predicting attacks following October 7.
- Russell quotes Kent saying leaving troops undefended made escalation with Iran inevitable.
