“This is what democracy looks like,” read a sign on State Road 100.
Demonstrators by the hundreds in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach this morning peacefully but loudly, festively and–for Flagler County–massively transformed major intersections, a bridge overpass and a 1,000-ft. stretch of State Road 100 in Palm Coast into the largest anti-Trump protests to date.
The size of the protests surprised even organizers and frequent participants, two of whom, after attending every protest this year on State Road 100, said today’s was more than double any previous one.
Long planned under a “No Kings” theme ahead of the $45 million military parade the president is throwing to himself this evening in Washington to mark his birthday and the Army’s 250th, the demonstrations’ messages spilled into expressions of dismay, disgust and fear about anti-migrant sweeps, assaults on courts and other democratic institutions, reversals on the rights of LGBTQ people, and in one case in Flagler Beach, a cry against environmental desecration.
“It’s not about being right,” read the sign Flagler Beach’s Carla Cline held up for an hour within sight of the bridge she famously prefers not to cross, peace signs dangling from her ears, “It’s about having rights.”
There was also humor: “Alexa… Change the President,” a sign held up by a cyclist with a toddler on Palm Coast Parkway read. There were many “RESIST” signs, some of them the length of cars, some of them rainbow-colored in solidarity with the LGBTQ community.
The Flagler Beach protest started at 9:30, in tandem with the protest at the Palm Coast Parkway bridge over I-95, the two combined drawing a little over 100 people (some 40 were at the overpass). But the four protest locations combined drew 1,000 to 1,200 demonstrators, the largest at Old Kings Road and Palm Coast Parkway, where organizers said some 600 took part, and in front of the Target shopping center on State Road 100, where at least 500 to 600 lined the highway.
At its peak the Target protest stretched 1,000 feet, from the shopping center entrance close to the AT&T store to the southeast corner of 100 with Belle Terre Parkway, the throng of demonstrators thickening as you walked west to such a point that they lined almost in rows, several deep, as they rose over the ditch. Demonstrators brandished signs, flags–some of them upside down, some of them melded with the Mexican flag–and gestures of victory and raised fists.
But for an errant counterdemonstrator or two on foot, the contras were limited to passing cars, to bird-flipping, to a few cuss words or admonitions (“get a job!”) and a few accusations of “communists.” One car passenger just held out a red “make America great Again” cap as she drove by. One man who identified himself only as George, standing across the street from the Target demonstration, held up an “ICE Tip Line” sign, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s phone number to pass on tips about suspicious individuals. He said he was there to counter the throng on the other side.
There were no reported incidents or confrontations behind passing gestures. The Flagler Beach Police Department and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office patrolled the areas of the demonstrations in patrol cars or, on State Road 100, with a pair of cyclist-deputies, hardly interfering with anyone except on rare occasions, cautioning demonstrators not to move into the line of traffic.
For all the throngs, a surprising number of people interviewed would not provide their name out of fear of being targeted: Flagler County remains, after all, a solely red county where all but two or three of its 37 elected offices are held by Republicans, and where Trump won with 64 percent of the vote last November.
In Flagler Beach, a demonstrator was walking through the crowd with a large American flag, upside down. “I took the oath to the Constitution four times in my professional career,” the man, who would identify himself only as D., said. He’d served 24 years in the Navy and the Coast Guard, and another 13 in the federal civil service. “We are in a crisis, and that’s why the upside down flag.”
He cited as an example the “Big Beautiful Bill”–the president’s omnibus bill that includes extending and expanding tax cuts and cutting social services like Medicaid and food assistance, among numerous other provisions. He cited “the lack of humanity in dealing with the crisis” at the southern border–meaning the migrant influx at the Mexico-United States border.
“While there is and was and has been a crisis on the southern border for a long time, the way it’s being handled is not American. It’s not what I support,” D. said. He was protesting with a friend by his side. “When you read the Bible, that is not Christian,” she said, before specifying which part of the bible: “When you read the New Testament portion of the Bible, Christ didn’t treat people that way.” She would not provide so much as the first initial of her first name.
“I’m fearful for us losing our democracy. With this administration, everything they do leads to the road down toward dictatorship,” said a protester who identified herself only as Nicole. She wore a USA shirt. “For instance, when they handcuffed Senator Alex Padilla yesterday–he’s a senior senator–and threw him down on his stomach and handcuffed him for asking a question at the Homeland Security whatever press conference. That was wrong. The other side is saying that he was belligerent and he was yelling and screaming, and that was not true, because it was all on video. And then I thought the whole thing was to go after the immigrants that posed a danger to our society, you know, the drug lords. But that’s not the case either, because they’re showing up at Home Depots and places of religion and schools and taking people off the street that have been in our nation for several years, working and paying taxes on their families. That’s not the America that I know.”
Sayre Berman, a board member of the Flagler Beach Democratic Club, which organized the demonstration in that town, said when she moved to town last July, she was told there were no Democrats in Flagler Beach. “I’m very happy to show fellow Democrats that that is not the case,” Berman said. “This is not a small group. Given I think the fear that Democrats have shown in the recent past to show their opinions.”
Berman added, “If there’s more and more of us, maybe the fear will lessen. I mean, we’re not going to be aggressive, we’re not going to be in your face. We’re not going to be antagonistic the way sometimes others might be, but just a natural assembly of like-minded people might show others: I don’t have to be fearful. And there’s a whole bunch here like me.”
She had not heard yet–nobody had heard yet–of the assassinations of Democratic Party state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home in Minnesota, and the attempted assassination of another (and his wife), by a private security guard.
Flagler Beach demonstrators cheered to the rhythms of Deejay Driscoll and her Aztec war drum. The 22-year Military Police veteran had driven up from Ormond By the Sea with the drum “to help raise energy,” mimicking the sound of a heartbeat. “It’s basically to gather the warriors,” she said, though there was nothing aggressive about the sound, which might have been what Jonah would have heard from inside the whale’s maw.
Judson O’Neill, 17, and Caden Olsen, 16, both students at Matanzas High School, were also walking through the Flagler Beach demonstrators, but with a pair of “Repent”-type signs culled from scriptures (Matthew and Romans). They did not want to be mistaken for counterdemonstrators, exactly. “We’re just here to spread the message of Jesus Christ,” O’Neill said. “I know a lot of these people advocate for love and equality and things like that, and there’s no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend, which is exactly what Jesus Christ did on the cross. And so we’re just here to spread the message of the gospel.”
O’Neil spoke with a self-confidence that suggests he’s just getting started in the public eye (and that he’ll likely go far if he presses on, his political savvy already glinting. Nevertheless he conceded: “I wouldn’t say I’m for what they’re protesting, but I’m not so far as to go and come out here and oppose it with the other side, right?” O’Neil said. “We knew that there’s a bunch of people gathered here, and so this is a perfect opportunity to reach a lot of people. Not that one side of the argument is right or wrong. They’re conservatives and liberals that both don’t know Jesus. So our job is to spread that message.”
Irwin Connelly, a Flagler Beach environmentalist, held up the sign about “The Real Steal” (of wildlife habitat). “From one vantage point, it’s to point out and object to the environmental policies of both Trump and DeSantis,” he said. “Right now there’s a huge, huge giveaway of millions and millions of dollars’ worth of assets, property, wildlife habitat being given to billionaires to mine and get the wealth out of, and we think that should stop. He’s undoing a lot of progress that has been made in the last 50 years.”
Eric McCabe of Delray Beach wasn’t here for the demonstration. He was walking on the sidewalk in front of the Compass hotel in Flagler Beach when he blurted out something about the protesters being communists. He was here for his daughter’s lacrosse tournament at the Indian Trails Sports Complex later. He comes from a military family, “so it’s a little, it’s upsetting to see people out there with upside down American flags,” he said. The back of his shirt showed the red states that voted Trump and the caption, “WE SAVED AMERICA.” He’s big on states’ rights, he said.
Charles Sears was among the oldest protesters. He is 79, originally from Kentucky and so, naturally, not unused to voting for Republicans from time to time, though he moved to Florida 43 years ago. He was in the Air Force for 27 years, several of those in Vietnam. He stood on a rise above the demonstrators along State Road 100, there being less space to stand below, and he looked at the crowd in quiet awe. He’s been coming to these demonstrations for months, but this was the largest by far that he’d seen. He was pleased.
He was also worried. He spoke in a soft voice, his vocal cords humbled by 79 years of work: “Republicans have gone crazy,” he said. “They’re not human. They don’t have any decency, and especially their leader. He’s a liar. He’s a rapist. He’s an extortionist. And he’s a felon. And he was elected, I don’t know why. I never used to worry about politics until he came along.” He wore a “Resist” sticker on his arm.
Right up against State Road 100, Steve Wheeler, 70, a veteran of the Signal Corps and of Vietnam, brandished a pair of flags–the American flag, and another American flag melded with the Mexican flag “in solidarity with Mexico,” he said. “ I’m not a happy camper.” He said he stood behind the legal immigrants. “I understand the illegal or the criminal element, but we stand behind husbands and wives with children going to school, producing, paying taxes. They are legitimately here. They’re not hiding anything. We’re against them going into courthouse, ICE going into courthouses, when [migrants] are there for business.
That’s why he brought the flags, he said. “But this flag is a democracy flag,” he said, holding the American flag. “This is not a fascist flag. This country has never been fascist, Nazi or anything else. We’ve never had a king.” He said he never used to be a voter “until Trump showed up.”
Vicky Spencer Haley has been an organizing workhorse of rallies in Flagler and Volusia counties. She was among those who organized today’s rallies. “Amazing day in Flagler County for No Kings Day!” she said when they were over. “People came out and showed their spirit. Officers were at every location doing their jobs and making sure everyone was safe. Every protester was peaceful. We appreciate law-enforcement for taking care of our community.” She reported a total of 1,100 demonstrators in the combined marches.
The protests in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach were a tiny part in a constellation of protests in all 50 states in cities and counties big and small, red, blue and purple, with some drawing tens of thousands and possibly more, as in Chicago, where the demonstration filled 10 downtown city blocks.
David Schaefer says
It’s time congress votes to get rid of the orange fool forever..
Bella says
This post is interesting. About one percent of the total population is not statistically significant. While I do not agree with the protestors very, very glad no trouble makers showed up and that protestors expressed and behaved themselves.
As far as those worried about the parade today in DC. It is to celebrate our military. The army is 250 years old! It is also about time our military received some recognition. Those are the people that made the gathering today possible. They should be celebrated and thanked profusely!
Marek says
With a President and the government being so incompetent and full of hate it is absolutely necessary to show up and protest. And to vote!!!
BillC says
What is not mentioned in the article is the hundreds of cars that blew their horns and waved in support of the demonstration. At the SR100/Belle Terre location it was a considerable majority. There were maybe less than 10 “contras”. Perhaps 30-40% of passing vehicles did not react pro or con. BTW the police were very courteous and respectful.
Well hell says
Too many people must have got their education from the rumps faux university! The republicons proudly support their orange terrorist! Protesting a domestic terrorist is a duty if you care at all about democracy ! It is inspiring though that all across the nation today people are coming out to speak out against the daily domestic terrorism even though they will likely now be targets of the fascist regime. Maga murdered two elected democrats today! Orange treason will prob come out and say they deserved it or like always just blame it on Hunter Biden or diversity equity and inclusion !! Murikkka !
Land of no turn signals says says
It’s easy,No citizenship no rights.
Ross says
“This is what democracy looks like”
Whatever happened to, “Elections have consequences”?
DP says
I’m glad that it was peaceful. I have no respect for, or tolerate people rioting, burning, and looting from others.
I’m all for freedom of expression, the only negative thing that I seen, was a couple signs being held, saying or written with 86 / 47. Not cool, and could be mistaken for, or calling for trouble. And we know there are people out there, who would claim they were led too, or told to act.
Ronald Coleman says
Don’t forget that in the history of the world there was a democracy… in which Christ and Barabbas were being judged, and the people chose Barabbas.
Ghost of George Washington.... says
The 250th Army birthday and to wish our President Trump a happy birthday celebration was one on the most patriotic days American hasn’t seen in years.
To all those first amendment right people that protested today you have a right to do so, but you missed a much better moment to be a united American.
Donkey Rehab says
I always voted for democrats across the board until this last election. Today reinforced why I left the party. I was traveling along PC Pkwy and while crossing the overpass west bound observed a morbidly obese woman holding a sign that said “Fuck ICE and the wannabe king”. Another clown had a “We the people are tired of the asshole”. All the while there were a few small children gathered around observing the scene. There were only about 20 of them there so you must be counting their multiple personalities when you are coming up with upwards of a 1000 people. Very classy these useful idiots are indeed.
Jackson says
Way to go Palm Coast!!!!
It’s amusing to me that the very people who insist Jan 6 was a peaceful protest protected by free speech are currently cowering behind various armed guards because people are peacefully exercising free speech. Watching local coverage, my favorite sign so far is “There’s money for a parade? Then there’s money for Medicaid!”
JohnSmith says
My faith in America just received a booster shot. It was good to be part of a very American event, loud but peaceful. Rubbing shoulders with a gloriously boisterous and musical Puerto Rican parade, the honoring of Flag Day, and motorists honking horns in solidarity. “King Free Since 1776” said several home-made signs. This is a day in so many cities and towns, big and small, all over the country to reaffirm our beliefs. And we all sang the national anthem with belief and pride in our core national values. Democracy. Free Speech. With Liberty and Justice For All!
Judy says
Great turn out for the protest. Thanks for not setting anything on fire or attacking police. Good job. Just remember, the majority of voting Americans and the Electoral College voted for Donald Trump. That is how our representative democracy works. The next election is 2028, that is the next opportunity to effect a change. Screaming to remove a duly elected candidate is not how our democracy works. And none of us want to destroy the established democracy.
Diana L says
It’s a beautiful thing to see our fellow Americans out peacefully assembling and upholding our First Amendment rights. Thank you to all that participated and what you do every day to make our Country a better place.
Jim says
Thank you for covering this important event. It is good for supporters of this regime to see that we are normal people struggling to keep our democracy. They may take comfort in labeling us socialists or communists, but any sensible person could see that we are simply normal people who love democracy and are willing to protest against the undemocratic actions being taken.
diane says
Thank you Flagler Live for your truthful, honest and fully transparent reporting, getting to the heart of people and community.
FlaPharmTech says
I am a proud American who participated in the No Kings peaceful demonstration. The ball is rolling and gaining momentum. The current administration, temporary, for there will be upcoming elections, is NOT who we are. I humbly thank all who stood by me today. We will prevail over the lunacy.
Bo Peep says
Wow all that lol we have an elected official no aking at all.
Atwp says
According to what I read, the protests were peaceful. I didn’t attend, I cast my ballot for the right person during the general election.
Atwp says
I’m a Democrat. Harris was my candidate.
Learn says
There’s no way the group at Palm Coast Parkway and Old Kings Road was anywhere close to 600 people.
John Coffey says
Proud of these Americans who know and appreciate our freedoms. No Kings is the real message and shoud be shouted by all regardless of political party.
celia pugliese says
What did she do to deserve being murdered? Reason for protest too. https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minnesota-shootings-manhunt-06-14-25
Al says
No coverage of the Army parade but all this about little children yelling I want my Maypo. If you don’t know that slogan then look it up. This wasn’t about the hundreds that were there, you can find a hundred or thousand people to do anything. This was about the millions of us that went about our normal lives and didn’t participate.
The politicians that were murdered in Minnesota were killed by one of Tampon Tim’s people because they are so peaceful. That woman voted contrary to the idiots beliefs and so he set out to kill her.
If you came here illegally then you need to be removed. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been here or if you now have a family, you came illegally in the first place. As far as families being divided they can take their family with them and live happily in whatever country that they’re flying a flag for.
Cincin says
Wonderful seeing such overwhelming support for our democracy here in red Flagler. Hope the tide is turning blue!
Just Saying says
I just found it interesting that the people who drove by giving the finger are the very people who are being hurt most by Trump’s policies. How can they not see that they were lied to. Everything he does is to enrich the rich and throw a couple of peanuts to everyone else to keep them quiet. He sells favors to billionaires and large corporations in exchange for whatever they want. This is blatant Pay to Play politics and all while he is enriching himself. His moneymaking schemes are appalling, from cryptocurrency
to overseas real estate deals. And who can refuse, no one is going to get anything from the USA without greasing his hand. But not to worry, there’s something for all of us who can’t afford that Million Dollar+ donation — watches, perfume, bibles, sneakers.
DaleL says
I appreciate that Flagler County’s peace officers live up to their name. It is a pleasant contrast between Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and his deputies versus Wayne Ivey’s bellicose threats (Brevard County Sheriff). I give my thanks and my vote to Sheriff Staly for working to keep everyone safe.
The incident with the recent handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla was disgusting. Not only did “security” throw him to the ground at the Kristi Noem press conference, but they flat out LIED about the incident. The lies have continued, even though the entire incident was recorded and the video is available for anyone who cares to watch it.
As have others, I have at various times in my working career had to pledge my allegiance to our Constitution. Our military, in particular, does not pledge loyalty to any person or deity. Rather the loyalty pledge is to our Constitution. Article II, Section One, Clause 8, of the United States Constitution requires the President to take this oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” (The phrase “so help me god” is NOT part of the oath.) It is troubling to me that our current President desires allegiance to himself instead of to our Constitution and Country. He has and continues to cultivate a cult of personality.
It seems like only a matter of time until our current President blatantly ignores/defies our Supreme Court. My question is what will the Court and/or Congress do about it. Will the Court find that the President has broken his sworn Constitutional oath of office and/or is guilty of insurrection against our Constitution. The logical result would be his disqualification from office based on Article II, Section One, Clause 8 and/or the 14th Amendment, Section 3. The alternative would be a President with dictatorial power. It could mean the end of our Constitutional republic.
Leila says
@celia,
https://nypost.com/2025/06/15/us-news/assassinated-minnesota-dem-had-just-crossed-party-lines-to-cast-decisive-vote-against-illegal-migrant-handouts/
Horton, a Democrat, was going against her party and refusing to vote for aid to illegals. Facts are important here. She was murdered by someone in her own party who was appointed by Governor Walz.
dianee says
I was AT THE NO KINGS PROTESTS YESTERDAY IN FLAGLER COUNTY. (my first time at a protest). I know first hand how it went in real time.
The protests were completely peaceful. In the Flagler Beach location, the majority of the traffic and pedestrians passing were honking and thumbs up in support. Some passing by were just silent and going about their business.
BUT some that didn’t agree with the protest made it known, revving their motors, shaking their fists and doing rude hand gestures out their windows .
WHAT I DON’T UNDERSTAND IS why not wanting a king, a supreme ruler, a dictator that acts without any constraints, acting as judge, jury and executioner, without following the laws of the Country that they swore an Oath to uphold, isn’t horrifying for everyone in the Country, no matter what their politics are?
As far as someone walking with a phone number to ICE agents to turn people in, that’s the actions of third world countries! Instead of acting like a third world country, the politicians we pay the salaries of, should be creating and enforcing a better immigration system so being snitches and spies on each other isn’t necessary.
Wait until ICE picks you up and sticks you on a plane to Venezuela, without you geting due process, a chance to prove your a citizen and innocent and then maybe you will understand. THE ARGUMENT IS ABOUT FOLLOWING LAWS AND PROCESS AND NOT JUST THE WORD OF ONE MAN DIRECTING FORCES AGAINST US.
dianee says
in response to someone asking what the democratic polititian did to deserve to get murdered!…….no one “deserves” to be murdered. who knows the mind of a murderer and how they think. victim blaming?
The majority of the Country is trying to keep America from becoming a country ruled by one person without constraints and the people losing their rights, their freedoms and their way of life the Constitution protects for us, just because that one person wants it that way………. everyone should be on the same page about that.
We all come from immmigrants unless you are a true american indian and they got their land stolen from them.
Treatment of humans, no matter who they are is what this is about. There are laws to protect human abuse and laws to protect everyone to make sure everyone has rights and protections from someone coming along and doing wrong to you.
Now we have rulers not following laws and not following process, and they are making mistakes….That’s hurting a lot of us all through the country, pulling americans out of cars, pullling them out of their homes, taking students from schools and small children in handcuffs……all this should horrify all of us.
Of course there should be immigration rules and laws , but you follow the rules and laws! We are all humans sharing a planet….No one person decides the fate of anyone else. (unless you are in a 3rd world or dictator controlled country, where people have no human rights)
I suggest people change seek out many sources of news, watch things that happen in real time and see how the sources of news reports it…and use your own brain to separate what’s propaganda from truth. Ice is acting ruthlessly against even americans, physically abusing them and against the law and constitution and when our courts tell them that, they are ignoring it, that’s a constitutional crisis, where we are going to end up like russian and north korea and a nation of controlled people without freedom and rights. No one should want that.
Nephew Of Uncle Sam says
@Ghost of George Washington.
George Washington didn’t want Kings either.
Real Patriots don’t Vote for Convicted Felons, Rapists nor Kings.
dianee says
peaceful protest is using our voice, where otherwise we don’t have anything else we can do about things we feel are going wrong. it’s important, a right we have by law and what changed a lot of horrible things dumb politicians tried to pull over on. us, all through the hisotry of our Country. interesting if you don’t like the subject of the protest, you then don’t agree with protesting, until it’s you that wants to protest.
dianee says
This Administration using our own federal forces within our own country, against our own people, is against the constitution and against the law. Imagine the soldiers having to strong arm, flash bomb and spray and possibly shoot their own neighbors, relatives and friends, fellow Americans….. This is all a sickness that hopefully peacefull protests by the majority of the Country who do not agree with all this, speak out.
dianee says
There’s never been so much violence of Americans against Americans since the civil rights marches and we all wonder what took so long for civil rights to be in place and why there had to be protests and marches for that, that it isn’t already a given that every human has civil and human rights.
dianee says
Judy, yes screaming to remove an elected official is how it is done in a Democracy. it’s our right in a democracy, under our Constitution . It’s the same rights you have to scream about the opposition. it’s all what Democracy means.
J says
So – to the out of place -non-protester walking down the line of protesters taking photos of every single persons face and sign: Was this an attempt at intimidation ??….. OR do the protesters need to start checking all the extreme far right group websites to see if the faces are being posted……..targeted….to get shot in the middle of the night like they did the MN representatives?
Just Saying says
Leila,
Hortman is her name. Not the only thing you got wrong.
Diane says
Leilia twisting and turning to defend a party instead of human life.
DIANE says
the VIOLENCE AND HATE OF AMERICAN AGAINST AMERICAN NEEDS TO END. NO POLITICS, NO ONE MAN OR ONE BELIEF SYSTEM, NOR ONE RELIGION, OR SOCIAL STANDING…..NOTHING SHOULD PIT AMERICAN AGAINST AMERICAN. OUR DIFFERENCES OF OPIINION, LOOKS AND BELIEFS ARE WHAT MAKES AMERICA MULTI CULTURAL, DIVERSE, STRONG AND GREAT.
DIANE says
START A NEW MOVEMENT, MAKE PEACE WITH AND BEFRIEND SOMEONE YOU OTHERWISE THINK IS ON THE OTHER SIDE….. PASS IT ON
diane says
A WOUNDED WHEELCHAIR BOUND VETERAN WAR HERO was at the big beautiful Army parade yesterday and Trump asked why someone like that was brought there. ARE THERE ANY TRUMP SUPPORTERS that can tell him why?
dede says
Bella trouble makers did show up, see the photos….but the protestors ignored them and remained peaceful.
Ultra MAGA says
Obama deported over 3 million illegals. So far Trump has only deported 140,000.
MAGA
Come on Now says
“BELLA” You are totally incorrect with “It is also about time our military received some recognition. Those are the people that made the gathering today possible.” Do tell us what war was fought on USA soil and elsewhere for assembly and freedom of speech??? Those battles took place all the way up to the supreme court by individual and religions outside of politics and the military. Once again fake patriots and back the blues hiding behind the uniform to spout fallacies.
dianee says
if you didn’t like what some of the protest signs said, it’s still free speech, just like the trump supporters driving buy and shooting the bird at the protestors, in cars with children….so it’s all protected free speech and as old school, it should ALL be appropriate language in my opinion. Years of trump supporters with swear words on posters around town and the beach with children is equally inappropriate. No one can be complaining about what they themselves are also doing. This is about the issue of NO KINGs that take away the peoples free speech to start with.
dianee says
If the King isn’t even respectful or appropriate and intigating violence and letting violent criminals free with pardons, and he himself is a criminal, what do you expect the people to act like? Protesting on one side the King on one side and defense of the King on the other.
dianee says
Defending the King or protesting against the King……it’s not even normal, we are a Democracy, we aren’t suppose to have a King.
LoveMyCountry says
I was there at Target and all went very well, as usual! I am so encouraged that more and more people are coming out to these events. I know for a fact that some are republicans and lots of NPA’s. The worse things get in the white house and DC, the more our numbers grow.
Deborah Coffey says
@ LEILA says
“She was murdered by someone in her own party who was appointed by Governor Walz.”
THAT is an outright LIE! I am stunned that it got published.
SHE WAS MURDERED by a CONSERVATIVE according to every real news outlet.
Diana L says
@Lelia and I read that the suspected perpetrator was not appointed by Walz that he was appointed by the former Governor and Walz left him in place. I also read that the guy was an R and that he was upset that the congresswoman voted pro choice.
I think that I will wait until after they capture him and after the investigation is finished. BTW, you may want to check New York Post journalist standards, before taking a lot of stock in their articles.
The sooner that we get past pointing out what side did what, the better, because I guarantee no “side” has a lock on political violence.
I condemn this and all political violence. I hope everyone will do the same.
Dan Beasley says
Did not know palm coast had that many delusional democrats living here
Skibum says
I’m so glad to have seen all of the half-empty stands at the orange buffoon’s ridiculous birthday parade yesterday, where report after report indicated that he appeared to be upset at the paltry number of people in attendance. Contrast that with estimates of more than 5 million Americans attending No Kings Day protests in cities all across America, of which there were approx. 75 separate protest demonstrations just here in Florida. Americans are not taking drumph’s asinine king-like decrees sitting down. We will not remain quiet while Mr. bone spur, the draft dodging, convicted felon who has NO use for our military veterans and heroes other than political props for his self-aggrandizement, runs ram shod over our individual rights. Americans are going to continue to stand up, speak out, protest and DEMAND that those in Congress search for and find their collective spines so they can hopefully do the right thing and oust this anti-American boil on the ass of our great nation.
Land of no turn signals says says
Finally a president that keeps his campaign promises and people have a problem with it?I don’t get it .
FlaPharmTech says
Just witnessed our illustrious Sheriff Staly interviewed on Fox. He stated a flat out LIE that 200 citizens participated in the No Kings demonstrations, all of them, here in Flagler county. I guess wishful thinking got in the way of truth?!
Sherry says
@leila. . . Spreading disinformation “should” be beneath you, unfortunately apparently it is not. Where in the world do you get such crazy conspiracy theories?
Now, we know that the perpetrator almost killed another Democratic legislator and his wife. The perp also had a long “kill” list of other people. Please, in the future, get your information from “credible” sources before spouting off. Thanks!
Nephew Of Uncle Sam says
@ Dan Beasley
What makes them “delusional” as you say? Can you please share with us what this “delusional” is, maybe you want to call it “woke” instead? I do hope you call them “woke” because everyone out their was exercising their First Amendment Rights and is quite aware of what is happening to this Democracy, hell the whole World sees the destruction the grifter is doing.
The dude says
As usual the MAGA morons fall for the misinformation machine again.
Spending too much time on the Facebook can make the low information dullards that are MAGA believe anything. This IS the same group who believed eating livestock dewormer or drinking bleach could kill a deadly virus. So the bar was already set pretty low.
This Minnesota thing was carried out by one of their own.
MAGA is so weird.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/vance-boelter-minnesota-lawmaker-shooting-6dc7b72a
dianee says
Well Dan B that certainly won’t bring Americans together. FACTS MATTER. did you do the facts test? fact test: WATCH any live incident involving politics or politicians , then switch to all the news channels, cable news included and watch how they present it to the public. You will quickly see the spin specific channels put on it and the out and out lies they tell, very bipartisan and political, then there’s the stations that simply report the facts. And…..only stations that are legitimate news channels, licensed news channels, have to have several methods of proving everything they say is exact and factual BEFORE THEY REPORT IT. FOX AND FRIENDS specifically IS NOT A NEWS STATION, IT’S NO DIFFERENT THAN THE VIEW, JUST A TALK SHOW SET UP TO LOOK LIKE NEWS AND THE REALLY SAD PART IS PEOPLE THINK IT’S ACTUAL FACTUAL licensed reporters and NEWS station. DO THE TEST AND YOU’LL SEE. FOX OWNER HAS BEEN SUED FOR FAKE NEWS, AND HAS BEEN PROTECTING TRUMP LONG BEFORE HE WAS EVER A PRESIDENT, who actually is the one “delusional”. the rest of us are just believing what we are being fed. everyone needs to take responsibility and learn truth before this ends up in a forever damaged country.
tom e says
When someone can’t defend the President and his administration anymore, they go to insults, name calling, gaslighting and personal attacks. I’ve never in an entire lifetime seen such a violent, cruel, damaging administration, pitting everyone against each other….and people are letting them do it!!!!! No one can ever admit they may have been wrong, they just keep repeating what’s been drilled into their heads, insteading of using their own eyes, ears , brains and common sense. How about deductive reasoning?! this should NOT BE the American people against the American People! it’s America against a rogue billionaire that bought his way into the Presidency, and is causing americans to be against americans! He calls his own followers “basement dwellers” and laughs at them and people are still falling for it. I’m sure someday it will be a psychological case study done on this.
tom e says
Jim Jones, David Koresh, Charles Manson, Warren Jeffs……..people believed in them too . Putting one man above everything, could be a real bummer
dianee says
the american people and most of the free world aren’t delusional, there’s about 60% of our Country that include independants and even republicans and yes, democrats, that are very clear and about 40% of the country that’s not, but they will be the further this President goes.
dianee says
I’m a very old senior citizen, but I participated in my very first protest NO KINGS because never in a lifetime have I seen a President do what this one is doing and I wouldn’t have had to go out there and do this if all the Americans in this Country were paying attention and understood what was happening and didn’t vote him in to start with. For a red state, red county and red city the majority of traffic and pedestrians were in support and showing it. There were definitely some trump supporters, because those are the ones that flicked us off. Being old school I was shocked that women and grown people, even with kids in the car, would do that. I felt like telling them to “use their words”, but who knows what they would have said!
tommy says
When someone doesn’t have anything intelligent to say and can’t defend the indefensible, they do rude gestures and insulting words to deflect.
Tired of it says
Largest demonstrations against a president ever. And it din’t cost the taxpayers a dime.
Bella says
@ Come on now. News flash. We had this interesting little war in 1776. I believe it might’ve been referred to as “The Revolution”. At least it seems that’s what my history class referred to it as. If you had watched the parade or ever taken a history course, you might understand that freed the United States from the Brits. It was the first members of the United States Army that accomplished that. Had that not occurred we would not have the freedoms we currently enjoy. Surely you realize that.
It appears our educational system is even worse than I thought. You might check out things on the Continental Congress, the first army members, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, etc., maybe read the documents. You might learn something from them. Your lack of knowledge and education on this subject is appalling. When someone begins name calling it proves they lack the knowledge to have an intelligent discussion.
One final point a war does not have to occur on US soil to ensure we continue to have freedom of speech and right to assembly. Study history. Had we not participated and won certain wars we would be speaking German and ruled by a real dictator. If you do not appreciate our military, that is on you. The majority of us do appreciate them.
@dede A few rude comments are not troublemakers. I was referring to people that infiltrate groups and try to cause trouble by doing things like damaging property and blocking streets. I’ve been to a few marches in my life where we had to request groups leave because they did not represent the majority of the group. Those are the troublemakers I was referring to. I do not believe you had any of those. At least I hope not.
Laurel says
While talking with a veteran yesterday, he confirmed that the soldiers in the parade were not walking in lock step as they are trained to do. They walked casually, and out of sinc. We all believe that was an intentional, silent protest. They did not want to be there under birthday conditions. The world already knew we had the best military. Again, this was all about Trump.
He looked like he was about to cry, and not with happy tears! Birthday gone bad.
I told my husband that the majority of the official parade film would be shot close up so as to not show the small crowd size.
The parade would be hilarious if it was not at the expense of our Army. Trump, in one day, made us look weak, and foolish, in front of the world. He has a knack for that.
And so it continues.
David Meeks says
The entire thing is just STUPID!!!!!! Wake up America. Both sides are dividing YOU! Please think for yourselves!!!!
Me says
Trump continues to promote hate and violence and people peacefully demonstrated all over the country showing that we are tired of him and the way he is running this country.
Let’s have another election and he will be gone this time for sure.
Florida Katstradamus says
Funny how Sheriff Staley said there were only 200 during an interview. Pete’s numbers seem a little skewed.
Beth says
He got ya’ll to call him King. LMAO!
Critical Eye says
These are Lowlife people that have nothing to be proud of!!!!
Shame on you for spitting in the face of Americans
Shame on you for spitting in the face of people that immigrated from other countries that came to America legally.
The people that are proud to show their support and fly our American flag.
Shame on you lowlifes traitors.
Shame on you for disrespecting our country.
Shame on you for disrespecting our duly elected president of the United States.
Shame on you for disrespecting our constitution and what America truly stands for.
I bet 95% of you lowlifes can’t even explain what you’re protesting about. You’re just hostile and unhappy in every aspect with your lives.
You don’t even know who you truly are inside yourself.
For you that fly foreign flags in the face of America and true Americans.
You have no place in the United States of America.
Leave America and go to the country you fly your flag for and Riot in those streets.
FlaglerLive says
The sheriff, if he spoke that number, is mistaken.
Critical Eye says
Just a tiny little bitty fraction of the population of Flagler County attended the disrespectful UnAmerican protest.
The majority of the population did not attend the UnAmerican protest.
The majority always wins! Trump is still our President of the United States of America. The right always wins. We do the right thing. Right is right always.
Critical Eye says
HEY LEFTY LOSERS! I love that YOUR KING TRUMP happens to actually be President Donald J Trump to the rest of us True Americans.
DaleL says
I have fact checked comments/questions concerning the “alleged” assassin Vance Boelter.
Vance Boelter previously served on Minnesota’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board. He was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2016 and reappointed by Walz in 2019. As with all such appointments, it is doubtful that either Gov. Dayton or Gov. Walz personally reviewed Mr. Boelter’s qualifications or knew him.
Boelter registered to vote as a Republican in the early 2000s, state records show, according to CNN. A state report in 2016 listed Boelter’s political affiliation as “none or other,” and another report in 2020 listed him as having “no party preference,” according to the New York Times. His roommate is reported to swear (claim) he was a Trump voter. The manifesto in his car targeted Democrats and abortion rights activists. In the end, does it really matter what extremist views motivated him?
I urge everyone, if you have not, to read George Orwell’s book, “1984”. Also, for those who might be inclined to follow our President without question, please hold him to the same standard as everyone else. Idealizing any person is at best idol worship and at worst being a member of a cult of personality. History has not been kind to such people. Remember Jim Jones and the Jonestown massacre of his followers.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202406/what-makes-a-cult-leader
The dude says
I would tell “Critical Eye” to go back to the country whose flag he flies… but the Confederacy and Nazi Germany are no more.
But seriously, the orange shitler has issued at least 161 Executive orders here in his first 5 months. That’s 1.073/day.
Add in his 221 EO’s over his first 4 years and his running total to date for 4 years and 5 months is 382.
For perspective President Biden issued 162 over 4 years. President Obama issued 138 and 156 over each of his 4 year terms.
It’s all here, in real time, pulled directly from the Federal government’s data (while it’s still available):
https://eotracking.com/
Once an EO is signed it will show up here within 48 hours +/- as it’s published the the Federal Government’s API.
The orange hued toddler conducts himself like a king, and his cult fully supports it. Of this there is no doubt.
Come on Now says
@Bella. Like I said FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION and TO FREELY GATHER were fought from the lower courts up to the supreme courts by individuals and specific religions who don’t participate in war or politics, or at least thats who won the cases.
It was this country, people like your Trump using the military and police to stifle peoples freedoms. But then again I’m sure you believe the Capital terrorist were good people just looking to take a tour of a government building. The hypocrisy of people like you are the reason human atrocities takes place. The story always picks up when it works for the colonizer!
Skibum says
I am so tired of those who bow down, lowering themselves horizontally right down into the mud and getting not only their knees but their entire bodies and faces soiled, not to mention their minds, in total and complete worship and abeyance of the man-child we have today in the White House. While you so-called “patriots” are so adoring that you sound as if you would gladly lick his boots – or worse, do you not realize how hypocritical it was of him to want, to demand even, all of this adulation upon himself on his birthday this past Saturday?
Did you not get the memo that Man-child president bone spurs was a draft dodger himself, now wanting everyone to stand at attention and salute him as if he is some faux war hero that he certainly is not?
Did you miss the factual information from one of his own generals during his first administration who told the press that this man-child in the WH asked his Armed Forces Chief of Staff why soldiers volunteer to go into battle… what’s in it for them?! Does that statement not educate yourselves to the truth that he never does anything unless there is some benefit he derives for himself?
Did you not bear witness on live TV like the rest of us when the man-child in the WH made light of and spoke derogatorily of one of America’s real war heroes, Sen. John McCain, when he said of McCain… he’s only a hero because he was captured, and I like those who weren’t captured.
Do you not know that the man-child in the WH went to France during his first presidency and attended a war memorial for WWII soldiers killed in action, and refused to sit next to a WWII disabled veteran who was disfigured because he told his handlers that it “was not a good look for him”?
Did you not remember how the man-child in the WH made disparaging remarks about an American gold star family, the foreign born parents of an American Capt. who was killed oversees while honorably serving and protecting this nation?
There are so many reasons NOT to give this man-child any honorific or military parade just because he wants to look like some type of war commander-in-chief when he is nothing but a bone spur crying, draft dodging, twice impeached convicted felon who doesn’t even deserve to be allowed to walk on the hallowed ground where brave American military personnel gave their lives in defense of our country that this man-child lied so he could refuse to go into military service to protect. Is this the kind of man any of you really want to follow, to support, to be in total awe of???
I will guarantee you that the overwhelming majority of those in attendance at any of the thousands of “no kings day” protests across America on Saturday are loyal, patriotic Americans who support our military troops, who stand at attention and salute our fallen heroes, and who, like I have, attend American parades and ceremonies to honor our service men and women, including those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation on Veterans Day, on Memorial Day, on Independence Day and other times when military parades are warranted and take place in cities and localities all across America. Americans do not need a horrible example of a man-child to demand his parade with tanks and saluting soldier just because it was his birthday.
That is NOT what REAL American patriots do!!!!!
Critical Eye says
To “The Dude” I see you recognize yourself in my comments. That’s the first step towards your TDS recovery.
Now your next step should be to denounce your allegiance for N. Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
TRUE AMERICANS “ REPUBLICANS”are sick and tired of the FREAKS and LAZY LOSERS the DIM WIT DEMOCRATS support to run our once prosperous nation. SHAME ON YOU! WE TRUE REPUBLICAN AMERICANS WILL NOT TOLERATE THE MAYLEE AND IDIOCY ANYMORE. THE DAYS OF THE DEMOCRATS ARE OVER.
SIGN ALL THE PETITIONS YOU WANT. IT’S TOO LATE FOR THAT NOW. THE LIONS SHARE OF “THE PEOPLE” BETTER KNOWN AS REPUBLICANS ARE TRIUMPHANT IN EVERY ASPECT.
GET OVER IT!
Peter wentworth says
In previous protests the MAGA counter protesters always had a DOGE sign along with their trump and Confederate flags.
For some reason, they didn’t bring it this time LOL
And to the person complaining about an 8647 sign…. That was me :)
Jim says
Does everyone that protested feel better this Monday? Hopefully you will sleep better the next 3 1/2 years. LOL
FlaPharmTech says
Proud to be a delusional Democrat, rather than a drink-the-koolaide MAGA lemming. Cheers.
David Schaefer says
Critical Eye, your an idiot which we could ship you to Russia for good….
The dude says
Living rent free in someone’s head I see…
I do tend to leave a mark sometimes.
Glad I could be of service.
Sherry says
@critical eye. . . please seek the anger management counseling you obviously so desperately need ASAP!
Bethechange says
Rant much, Critical Eye? Sometimes better to be thought a fool, than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.
Jay Tomm says
I saw maybe 75-100 people at old kings & Palm Coast Pky……Most were old folks. At least most had American flags.
Jay Tomm says
@Skibum
We wish that were so but the truth isn’t that. YOU might feel that way & a few others, bit the majority would not care & only thinks what the government can give them for the least amount of work. Free things, free money, free boarders,
Laurel says
Wow! “Critical Eye” only sees with one eye, and only in one direction.
There is no getting through to someone like that, so don’t bother.
Skibum says
Jay Tomm, of all the millions of protesters that were out in the streets on No Kings Day, you comment that my feelings speak only for myself. However, you say that it is totally different for you because you somehow have been given the wonderful enlightenment of speaking for the majority of the rest of the people who “would not care & only thinks what the government can give them for the least amount of work. Free things, free money, free boarders”. Do you really, honestly believe you are so clairvoyant that you can possibly know what the majority of others think about this or any other subject? Speculation about what other people are thinking or what they actually believe in without knowing them or seeking out their opinion is what we call misinformation.
CH says
These are certainly trying times for sure. It is important for us to say thanks to the military for their service. Especially now that Israel is attacking Iran and it looks like our military will have to go and fight fight fight. I just want everybody to be careful. They’re playing with World War III. I don’t know if they have the cards.
Steve says
FPC Repiglicans. The South end of a North bound Mule. It’s hilarious that you all Vote these folks in and then complain about the Financial State of your County. I’ve seen some ignorant people in my day but you ALL take the cake and eat it. It’s hilarious.
Good luck
Justsayin says
I hope TDS funding is in the big beautiful bill. People are becoming unhinged. I watched the last President get led around by the Easter Bunny and everyone said he was fine.
I really do not understand the elderly protesting ICE. Social Security is estimated to be insolvent in 2033, only 8 short years away. Yet you want over 20 Millon illegals to also receive the same benefits you worked for all your life. Let’s give them free health care to. All these illegals are here for one reason, and the junior congressman from FL wants them all to be fast tracked to citizenship and be able to vote. It has nothing to do with compassion.
BillC says
@Donkey Rehab Did you forget the “Fuck Biden” signs that were everywhere during the 2020 election? The No Kings demonstration lasted 1 HOUR, but the F Biden signs and flags were up for months, 24/7. Every day bus loads of school children saw them, children walked by them on their way home. The pearl clutching is so hypocritical- the MAGA mind in full view.
And my goodness, a morbidly obese person, banish the sight!
Laurel says
Justsayin: Your comment lacks accurate information. Turn off Fox.
“Yes, undocumented workers can pay into Social Security through payroll taxes, even though they are not eligible to receive benefits from the program. Their contributions help support the Social Security system, but they typically do not receive any benefits in return.” – Assist
“Undocumented immigrants paid nearly $26 billion into Social Security coffers in a single year, a new report has found.” – Newsweek
“(NewsNation) — Immigrants who entered the United States illegally contributed more than $25 billion in Social Security taxes in 2022 although they are not eligible to collect retirement benefits without their immigration status changing.
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy reported that in 2022, these migrants paid $96.7 billion in federal, state and local taxes. By doing so, they contributed $25.7 billion in Social Security taxes, $6.4 billion in Medicare taxes and $1.8 billion in unemployment insurance taxes.
However, after President Donald Trump has vowed to close the U.S. southern border and begin a mass deportation effort that targets millions of migrants, it could cost Social Security almost $20 billion in cash flow each year, The New York Times reported”.
– Newsnation
So, Justsayin, TDS funding is not necessary. I hope this helps you to understand.
Irwin M. Fletcher says
@Donkey Rehab. It’s unfortunate that people cannot protest without the use of vulgarities, especially in the midst of children. The use of these foul signs may have been temporary for the protests, lest we forget all the signs, flags, and stickers that have circulated this city for the past 4 + years touting F#*@ Biden at every turn. If we are going to denounce the activity, the blame is bipartisan. There is an ignorant homeowner on Universal that had a banner up on his home that spouted hate and vulgarity that school children and his neighbors had to see every day. People like this think they are being patriotic, I ask, would our founding fathers condone this activity? I support freedom of speech but people please show some respect and restraint from your hate for your neighbors and our children.