Overview

• Anthony Pough, identified as a Secret Service employee, wrote on Facebook that Charlie Kirk “spewed hate” and cited “karma” in reference to the assassination.
• The Secret Service said it will not tolerate conduct violations and placed Pough on administrative leave while it investigates.
• A Breitbart report, citing a source, said Pough is facing termination, which the agency has not confirmed.
• RealClearPolitics reported the post circulated within the Secret Service and shocked colleagues tasked with protective duties.
• Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday and the shooter remains at large as the agency faces scrutiny over recent security lapses.