One protester stood on the southbound side of North Kings Highway at the corner of 16th Avenue North waving an upside down American flag. The use of the upside down American flag dates back to the 17th century when sailors waved it as a distress signal, according to NPR. The sentiment remains in the 21st century, but the symbol has been adopted by both left and right wing movements. The individual in this photo is wearing a "No Kings" t-shirt. There were no counter-protesters to the "No Kings" protest, but some protesters stood across the street because the guardrails on the northbound side of North Kings Highway were crowded.
Protesters congregated around the pavilion at Chapin Memorial Park in Myrtle Beach and sang along to "This Land is Your Land," by Woody Guthrie and "For What it's Worth," by Buffalo Springfield. "No Kings" protests were held across the country Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Two women shared a bench and displayed signs that advocated their perspectives. One sign is an excerpt from the World War II era poem "First They Came."聽
Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department monitored the protest and said the morning went smoothly. A fire truck pulled up to the guardrails on North Kings Highway in the second hour for first responders to attend to a medical situation. The individual needed medical attention due to the heat. However, the fire truck raised eyebrows upon its arrival, but then protesters and police officers shared a laugh.
John Vincent, Myrtle Beach resident and Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District, interacted with protesters at the Chapin Memorial Library. In his speech, he extended gratitude to the Myrtle Beach Police Department for their presence and decorum at the "No Kings" protest and the audience responded with applause. Vincent is 20 years retired from the Navy as a Command Master Chief operating submarines. He currently runs a consulting firm, "The Submarine Way," that does leadership development, personal development and organizational development.聽
"I build teams. I build organizations on the human side. My expertise is in human behavior and human development," Vincent. "I'm not a politician, never going to be a politician, don't want to be a politician, but I have to do something. I'm a passionate guy. I don't know how to back down. I don't know how to shut up when I think I am fighting for something worth fighting for. And I think all those things translate quite well, especially in a place where people simply don't think they can."
One attendee displayed a sign with a spin off the Mary Poppins song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." The previous "No Kings" protest in April had more protesters advocating for specific issues, but at the June 14 protest most signs were directed at President Donald Trump and his administration.聽
John Vincent is running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Vincent was the first Democratic challenger to South Carolina's U.S. House seats and is opposing Rep. Russell Fry in聽the 2026 midterm election. He declared his candidacy in April and says he is in it to win.聽
"We often think we have to whisper. We often think we live in a red neighborhood. We often think we have to be careful," Vincent said. "Peaceful doesn't mean passive. You folks are underground. You folks are the warriors. Do not let anyone in Myrtle Beach, or anywhere else in the country, that this doesn't matter. It does."
The hundreds of protesters were peaceful, but spirited. Some people had mega phones and led chants such as, "Small hands, small feet, all he does is golf and tweet." Cars along North Kings Highway honked and cheered in support of the individuals along the street.聽
Peaceful protesters gathered around the pavilion at Chapin Memorial Park while people gave speeches and performed songs. The speakers included veterans, representatives of various grassroots organizations and official candidate John Vincent.
Hundreds of people chanted with protest signs to cars driving along North Kings Highway. The guardrails were provided by the Myrtle Beach Police Department in coordination with the "No Kings" protest directors.
A "No Kings" protest was held in Myrtle Beach Saturday, June 14. About 600-700 local residents occupied Chapin Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to noon with protest signs in opposition of the Trump Administration.
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One protester stood on the southbound side of North Kings Highway at the corner of 16th Avenue North waving an upside down American flag. The use of the upside down American flag dates back to the 17th century when sailors waved it as a distress signal, according to NPR. The sentiment remains in the 21st century, but the symbol has been adopted by both left and right wing movements. The individual in this photo is wearing a "No Kings" t-shirt. There were no counter-protesters to the "No Kings" protest, but some protesters stood across the street because the guardrails on the northbound side of North Kings Highway were crowded.
Protesters congregated around the pavilion at Chapin Memorial Park in Myrtle Beach and sang along to "This Land is Your Land," by Woody Guthrie and "For What it's Worth," by Buffalo Springfield. "No Kings" protests were held across the country Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Two women shared a bench and displayed signs that advocated their perspectives. One sign is an excerpt from the World War II era poem "First They Came."聽
Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department monitored the protest and said the morning went smoothly. A fire truck pulled up to the guardrails on North Kings Highway in the second hour for first responders to attend to a medical situation. The individual needed medical attention due to the heat. However, the fire truck raised eyebrows upon its arrival, but then protesters and police officers shared a laugh.
John Vincent, Myrtle Beach resident and Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District, interacted with protesters at the Chapin Memorial Library. In his speech, he extended gratitude to the Myrtle Beach Police Department for their presence and decorum at the "No Kings" protest and the audience responded with applause. Vincent is 20 years retired from the Navy as a Command Master Chief operating submarines. He currently runs a consulting firm, "The Submarine Way," that does leadership development, personal development and organizational development.聽
"I build teams. I build organizations on the human side. My expertise is in human behavior and human development," Vincent. "I'm not a politician, never going to be a politician, don't want to be a politician, but I have to do something. I'm a passionate guy. I don't know how to back down. I don't know how to shut up when I think I am fighting for something worth fighting for. And I think all those things translate quite well, especially in a place where people simply don't think they can."
One attendee displayed a sign with a spin off the Mary Poppins song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." The previous "No Kings" protest in April had more protesters advocating for specific issues, but at the June 14 protest most signs were directed at President Donald Trump and his administration.聽
John Vincent is running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Vincent was the first Democratic challenger to South Carolina's U.S. House seats and is opposing Rep. Russell Fry in聽the 2026 midterm election. He declared his candidacy in April and says he is in it to win.聽
"We often think we have to whisper. We often think we live in a red neighborhood. We often think we have to be careful," Vincent said. "Peaceful doesn't mean passive. You folks are underground. You folks are the warriors. Do not let anyone in Myrtle Beach, or anywhere else in the country, that this doesn't matter. It does."
The hundreds of protesters were peaceful, but spirited. Some people had mega phones and led chants such as, "Small hands, small feet, all he does is golf and tweet." Cars along North Kings Highway honked and cheered in support of the individuals along the street.聽
Peaceful protesters gathered around the pavilion at Chapin Memorial Park while people gave speeches and performed songs. The speakers included veterans, representatives of various grassroots organizations and official candidate John Vincent.
Hundreds of people chanted with protest signs to cars driving along North Kings Highway. The guardrails were provided by the Myrtle Beach Police Department in coordination with the "No Kings" protest directors.
A "No Kings" protest was held in Myrtle Beach Saturday, June 14. About 600-700 local residents occupied Chapin Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to noon with protest signs in opposition of the Trump Administration.
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Dying generation of Baby Boomer hippies supporting illegal aliens.... what a shame.
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