Washington DC - California Representative Ro Khanna has called on Joe Kent to testify before Congress on his decision to resign from President Donald Trump's administration.

In an X post shared on Tuesday, Khanna suggested Kent should come before Congress because "the American people deserve to know why this administration dragged us into war in Iran."

Khanna's post included a statement shared by Kent earlier that day, in which he announced his resignation from his role as director of the National Counterterrorism Center.

Kent explained his decision was inspired by his opposition to the war, arguing that Iran never posed an imminent threat, Trump was pressured into military action by Israel, and he could not "in good conscience" support it.

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In his post, Khanna – who also led the charge for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files – argued that if Kent came to the conclusion that Iran did not pose a threat, "why are we sending more Americans to die in this war?"

President Trump has faced heavy backlash for his effort, even from his typically loyal MAGA base, as the war does not seem to have any clear goals or apparent end game.

When asked about Kent's resignation, Trump was dismissive, telling reporters he thought the former CIA paramilitary officer was "very weak on security."