Upcoming ‘No Kings’ rallies in Rock Hill will target Trump and Ralph Norman
As part of a nationwide movement, “No Kings” rallies are planned for Saturday and Monday in Rock Hill.
No Kings rallies will take place across the country on Saturday, which is Flag Day and when President Donald Trump plans to have a military parade in Washington, D.C. The group says on its website that “power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.”
“We’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind,” the No Kings website states. “The flag doesn’t belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.”
Saturday’s event is 2 p.m. on Dave Lyle Boulevard and hosted by York County Rising, which is a group of local progressive activists. Monday’s event is 10 a.m. at Fountain Park and organized by York County Indivisible, another progressive activist group.
No Norman No Kings
While both rallies use the No Kings name, one appears to target Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman directly.
Norman, whose district covers York County and parts of the Upstate, is a member of the Freedom Caucus, which contains some of the most conservative members of Congress. He’s served South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District since 2017, attracting disapproval from both the left and right-wing voters of South Carolina.
His recent Republican opposition stems from pushback against Trump-supported policies, including the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a spending and tax bill.
The Post and Courier reported Norman was among four other congressmen opposed to the bill.
“No bill is better than a bad bill,” said Norman to the Post and Courier.
At the same time, most Democrats in South Carolina are in disagreement with Norman’s recent statements on the changes the House has made to Medicaid.
Where are No Kings rallies in Rock Hill?
June 14, 2 - 4 p.m.: Dave Lyle Boulevard between Main and White Street,
Jun 16, 10 - 11 a.m.: Fountain Park, 300 E. Main St.
According to Katie Quinn, city spokesperson for Rock Hill, there will be no road closures or detours for either day of the rallies as there is not a predicted direct impact of traffic.
This story was originally published June 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM.
