Frank Gaffney
American anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist (born 1953)
Frank J. Gaffney Jr. (born 5 April 1953) is an American anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist.[2] He is the founder and president of the Center for Security Policy.
Frank J. Gaffney Jr. | |
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 Frank Gaffney in 2018 | |
| Born | 5 April 1953 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (B.A., 1975) Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (M.A.) |
| Occupation | President of Center for Security Policy |
| Organization | Center for Security Policy |
| Known for | Anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, political commentary |
| Parent(s) | Frank J. Gaffney Sr. Virginia Reed |
| Awards | Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service (1987) Zionist Organization of America's Louis Brandeis Award (2003)[1] |
| Website | Frank Gaffney on Twitter |
In the 1970s and 1980s he worked in many roles for the federal government, such as seven months as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs during the Reagan administration.
References change
- ↑ "Frank Gaffney". Center for Security Policy. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ↑ "4 Conspiracy Theories Promoted by Frank Gaffney, Ted Cruz's New Adviser". Haaretz. 18 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
"Frank Gaffney Jr". Southern Poverty Law Center. Archived from the original on 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
Carden, James. "The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End". The Nation. No. 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-09-29. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
Woodruff, Betsy (15 March 2015). "Glenn Beck Thinks Grover Norquist Is a Muslim Brotherhood Mole. Now, the NRA Is "Investigating."". Slate. Archived from the original on 2015-09-26. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
Kay, Jonathan (23 July 2012). "Bachmann, Gaffney, and the GOP's Anti-Muslim Culture of Conspiracy". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on 2015-07-11. Retrieved 2015-07-27.
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