A Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave and had his security clearance revoked after making public comments about Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was recently assassinated. The agent, Anthony Pough, allegedly posted that Kirk “spewed hate and racism,” adding that “you answer to GOD … karma … she doesn’t leave.” His remarks, seen by colleagues as inappropriate for someone in his position, surfaced within the Secret Service community and quickly drew scrutiny.
The Secret Service’s Director, Sean Curran, addressed the post in an internal memo, warning staff that politically motivated attacks are becoming more common, and that personnel must avoid contributing to the polarization. Curran emphasized that agents are expected to operate “with the highest standards of conduct on and off duty,” and that actions undermining the agency’s trust can compromise its mission.
The agency confirmed that Pough is in “Phase 2” of his career and is not currently assigned to protect the president—a detail that may limit but not eliminate concerns about his access during major security events. Also noted in the reports are Pough’s prior social media posts critical of President Trump and his administration, further complicating the situation.
The agent’s discipline follows a broader wave of repercussions aimed at public servants who celebrated or mocked Kirk’s assassination on social media. In various states, teachers have been suspended or fired. In addition, a website named charliesmurderers.com has collected over 20,000 user submissions showcasing posts celebrating Kirk’s death.
Other sectors are also responding: military leadership is investigating personnel for similar behavior. Pentagon officials insist celebrating or mocking the assassination of an American citizen is “unacceptable.”
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. Authorities arrested a suspect shortly thereafter, and the FBI continues gathering evidence.
