It is sober, serious work that requires a level head and a commitment to putting the mission before politics. Which is why I'm deeply alarmed that Republicans are charging ahead to put [the National Counterterrorism Center] under the thumb of a conspiracy theorist who espouses white supremacist views. and is patently unqualified for this important role in just about every way imaginable. You're supposed to pick people with qualifications. But just about everything we know about Joe Kent is disqualifying for this role and alarming. (00:30–00:39)
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Asserts that Republicans are supporting a candidate with controversial views for a key national security position.
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