Senior Trump official who quit over Iran war to speak at Catholic gala

Joe Kent, the first senior U.S. to resign over the Iran war, claimed that Israel and its lobby deceived Trump into war

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Ben Samuels

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12:20 AM • March 18 2026 IST

WASHINGTON - Joe Kent, the first senior U.S. to resign over the Iran war - claiming Israel and its lobby deceived Trump into war - will be speaking at a gala for the "Catholics for Catholics" on Thursday in what will likely be his first public appearance.

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