An attendee of the “Drive4America” caravan holds an American flag across his shoulder in front of the South Carolina Statehouse.
A member of the “Drive4America” caravan (right) shakes hands with a counter-protester (left) after the two groups met and voiced their frustrations.
A protester holds a flag displaying a combination of the American and Gadsden flag while listening to a speaker.
Two “Drive4America” caravan attendees stand side by side watching conversation between other protesters. One of the attendees wore an American flag around his shoulders.
A speaker at the “Drive4America” rally wipes away tears as he shares stories of his friends who passed in the military. “Drive4America” was widely made up of veterans.
Shawn Laurie of the “Drive4America” caravan shakes the hand of one of the counter-protesters. Many protesters shook hands after a discussion.
A member of the “Drive4America” caravan holds a Blue Lives Matter flag in front of the Statehouse while listening to a speaker.
Two officers, one SLED and other unknown, watch the rally from behind the barriers. Police presence increased throughout the rally.
A group waits while their car is searched on the Assembly Street side of the Statehouse following the “Drive4America” rally. It is unknown whether the group was let go or not.
Counter-protesters hold signs in protest of the “Drive4America” caravan, one reading “What are you so proud of, boys?” Shawn Laurie, head organizer of the “Drive4America” caravan, conversed with them, both groups agreeing on some matters.
One of the rally attendees films a video on Twitch to show how two groups of different views can be peaceful with each other.
Three South Carolina highway patrol officers stand outside the fence that circled the perimeter of the Statehouse. Police presence increased significantly as the protest went on.
