Is America Fighting for Israel?

March 27, 2026

TL;DR

Joseph Kent resigned from his position, citing concerns about the war in Iran.
He stated the war lacks legal basis and clear security goals, attributing its initiation to Israeli pressure and lobbying.
Kent accused Israeli officials of misleading the Trump administration about Iranian threats, comparing it to tactics used before the Iraq War.
The resignation questions the President's decision-making autonomy and the direction of U.S. foreign policy.
Trump's response was dismissive, stating it was good Kent left because he said Iran was not a threat.
Other political figures like Don Bacon and Mitch McConnell criticized Kent, with Bacon accusing him of antisemitism.
The article notes that the Biden administration also favored Israeli interests, but Trump's actions (moving the embassy, recognizing Golan Heights) show stronger alignment.
Kent's resignation is significant due to his high-level position and public opposition to the war, especially given his intelligence background and personal loss in the region.
His resignation is seen as an anti-war gesture that may encourage public debate on U.S. involvement in the conflict and Israeli influence.

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