Who is Anthony Pough? Philly man's Charlie Kirk post sparks row - ‘He spewed hate’

A man named Anthony Pough is facing severe backlash on social media for his post on Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 02:45:20 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A man named Anthony Pough is facing severe backlash on social media for his post on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The Facebook post was made hours after President Donald Trump first announced that his ally and Turning Point USA founder had died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem.

FILE- Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, stands during microphone check before the start of the first day of the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) (AP)

Plough wrote: “If you are Mourning this guy .. delete me. He spewed hate and racism on his show. Especially when we should be mourning the innocent children killed in Colorado. At the end of the day, you answer to GOD and speak things into existence. You can only circumvent karma, she doesnt leave.”

He further attached a video of Charlie Kirk speaking on his show. Anthony Pough's post has now gone viral. Soon, conservative commentator Laura Loomer pointed out that Pough is a Secret Service agent.

“Oh my god. A current @SecretService agent is mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk. President Trump’s life is in danger. He was ambushed at dinner the other night, and 12 hours later, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. What happened to Charlie could happen to Trump,” she posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. However, there is no concrete evidence to prove that he works with the agency. Officials have not commented over the matter yet.

As per his Facebook profile, Pough lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No other details are available at this time.

Charlie Kirk shooting

Meanwhile, the FBI on Thursday posted photos of a person of interest in Kirk's shooting. The photos of a person in a hat, sunglasses and a long-sleeve black shirt, as well as a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Two people who were taken into custody shortly after Wednesday's shooting at Utah Valley University were later released, forcing officials to chase new leads on a separate person of interest they pursued Thursday.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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