Racist state trooper resigns in disgrace after wife reveals shocking ‘white supremacist’ messages in divorce filings
An Arkansas state trooper, Michael Austin Kennedy, resigned after his wife revealed racist texts in their divorce filings. The messages included derogatory language and expressed white supremacist beliefs, raising concerns about the impact on their children. Kennedy acknowledged the texts but claimed they were outdated and came before he sought therapy.
- ▪Michael Austin Kennedy resigned from the Arkansas State Police after his wife disclosed racist texts during their divorce.
- ▪The texts included slurs and expressed hate towards various races and groups, raising concerns for the couple's children.
- ▪Kennedy's wife sought sole custody, fearing his beliefs would negatively influence their children.
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US News Racist state trooper resigns in disgrace after wife reveals shocking ‘white supremacist’ messages in divorce filings By Caitlin McCormack Published June 2, 2026, 11:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An Arkansas state trooper resigned in disgrace after his wife unveiled dozens of disgusting, racist texts he sent her as evidence in their divorce proceedings. Michael Austin Kennedy, a father of two, left the Arkansas State Police on May 15, more than a month after his wife of 12 years included his shocking, hate-filled texts in her divorce filings. In the texts, Kennedy allegedly spews vile insults against all races and sexes, other than white men.
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