In a significant move, former President Donald Trump revealed on Monday his nomination of Joe Kent for the role of Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center.
Kent, a veteran with an impressive record of 11 combat deployments with the Green Berets, hails from the Pacific Northwest and has faced personal tragedy in the fight against terrorism. His wife, Shannon, was posthumously elevated to Senior Chief Petty Officer following her death in Syria, marking a profound personal connection to the cause he is now set to lead.
According to The Post Millennial, Trump expressed his confidence in Kent's capabilities, stating, "It is my pleasure to nominate Joe Kent as the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. As a Soldier, Green Beret, and CIA Officer, Joe has hunted down terrorists and criminals his entire adult life. Above all, Joe knows the terrible cost of terrorism, losing his wonderful wife, Shannon, a Great American Hero, who was killed in the fight against ISIS. Joe continues to honor her legacy by staying in the fight. Joe will help us keep America safe by eradicating all terrorism, from the jihadists around the World, to the cartels in our backyard. Congratulations Joe!"
Trump's administration has been vocal about its stance on terrorism, having designated groups like Antifa and international drug cartels as terrorist organizations. The attack that claimed Shannon Kent's life was notably described by the Washington Post as "the deadliest attack on US forces in the campaign against the Islamic State," underscoring the gravity of the threat. Shannon Kent's death was particularly significant as she was "the first female service member to die in combat in that conflict."
Joe Kent, who previously ran for Congress in Washington state, was supported by Tulsi Gabbard during his campaign. Gabbard herself has been nominated for the position of Director of National Intelligence in Trump's administration, highlighting a strategic alignment in the fight against terrorism.
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