The president has expressed disappointment in Joe Kent, describing him as a "nice guy" but "weak" on national security, after Kent's resignation from a counterterrorism role. Kent's resignation appears to be related to a disagreement over the Iran war, with some reports suggesting he resigned due to a lack of imminent threat. The circumstances and details of Kent's resignation and the president's reaction are being reported by various outlets, with some characterizing the president's comments as dismissive of Kent's concerns.