Sheriff Issues Grave Warning Ahead of Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘We Will Kill You Graveyard Dead’

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, speaking during a press conference on Thursday, vowed to respond with lethal force if demonstrations in his jurisdiction turn violent or pose a threat to law enforcement personnel.

The press conference was held in anticipation of the nationwide “No Kings” protests scheduled for Saturday, which are expected to draw thousands of demonstrators opposing what organizers describe as the overreach of executive power under President Donald Trump. Sheriff Ivey, standing alongside Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, did not mince words.

“If you throw a brick, a firebomb or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains,” Ivey stated. “Because we will kill you graveyard dead. We’re not going to play.”

Ivey was clear in distinguishing between peaceful protest and violence, acknowledging that the right to peaceful assembly is fundamental to democracy.

“Peaceful protest is part of our democracy — we invite people to share their opinions,” he said. “But if you let it turn violent…” he continued with a dramatic pause and sigh, “you do not want to do that in Brevard County. And I believe I can speak for my fellow sheriffs across the state of Florida.”

The warning comes amid heightened tensions nationwide, with protests erupting in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. In California, demonstrations escalated significantly following a large-scale operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeting suspected undocumented immigrants.

Protesters in Los Angeles clashed with federal agents and law enforcement as they attempted to disrupt ICE activities, resulting in several confrontations.

In response, President Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, a move that triggered swift backlash from local and state leaders.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the deployment, arguing that it was unnecessary and unconstitutional. Governor Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, and a federal judge on Thursday ruled that the president had overstepped his statutory authority.

However, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay shortly after, effectively allowing the National Guard presence to continue — at least for now.

Sheriff Ivey’s remarks were delivered from behind a podium bearing the slogan, “Florida — The Anti-Riot State,” a nod to legislation passed in the state aimed at cracking down on violent protests. The measure has been both praised and criticized, with supporters citing the need for public order and detractors warning it could be used to suppress dissent.

Brevard County, located along Florida’s Space Coast and home to approximately 650,000 residents, is preparing for at least two protests on Saturday, according to reports. Additional demonstrations are reportedly being organized in neighboring counties.

The “No Kings” protests are being spearheaded by the 50501 Movement, a grassroots organization formed in the aftermath of Trump’s return to the political spotlight. The group advocates for constitutional integrity and aims to challenge what it characterizes as the erosion of democratic checks and balances.

According to its website, the movement emphasizes nonviolence: “Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.”

Saturday’s protests will coincide with two high-profile events: President Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army — both of which are expected to draw both celebration and criticism from various sectors of the public.

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While the protests are largely billed as peaceful, law enforcement agencies across the country are on high alert. Sheriff Ivey’s comments — characterized by some as a necessary deterrent and by others as dangerously provocative — show the fragile atmosphere as the nation navigates another wave of political unrest.