Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusFriday 17 April 2026 00:26 BSTTrump says Iran was is 'very close to over'President Donald Trump launched a Truth Social rant on Thursday, attacking several conservative figures and Joe Kent, his administration's counterterrorism chief.Trump labeled Kent a “sleazebag” and “leaker,” accusing him of disloyalty after Kent criticized the Iran war.Trump claimed he hired Kent for a White House role out of sympathy, following Kent's wife's death in an ISIS attack and his two congressional election losses.The president also targeted right-wing commentators Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, calling them “losers” for their criticisms, including views on the Iran war.Joe Kent recently stated on X that America should learn from its past regarding military action in the Middle East and avoid escalation.In fullTrump again fumes at former MAGA faithful in lengthy rant including ‘sleazebag’ former counterterrorism chief Joe KentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in