At a Florida press conference, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a deadly warning to potential protesters.
“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 at, because we will kill you, graveyard dead. We’re not gonna play. This has to stop.”
“If you spit on us, you’re going to the hospital, then jail,” said Ivey. “If you hit one of us, you’re going to the hospital and jail—and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs we have here.”
The press conference happened just two days before the weekend. No Kings protests are planned for 70 locations in Florida, and more are planned across the rest of the United States. The governor has also outlined his stance on any potential violence.
“Florida’s policy is very simple,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “You have every right to exercise your First Amendment rights to protest and demonstrate. The minute you cross that line, you are going to be met with serious pushback, and you will be held accountable.”