Following recent political endorsements and decisions surrounding South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader Justin “The Pirate Hunter” Myers issued a direct message to the citizens of South Carolina:
“We the People decide — not Washington, not political machines, and not those who believe power belongs to them instead of the citizens they serve.”
Myers criticized what he described as a growing disconnect between South Carolina voters and a political system that he believes increasingly places the interests of insiders above the voices of everyday citizens.
“South Carolinians are being told who they should support instead of being trusted to make that decision themselves,” Myers stated. “When political insiders attempt to hand-select the future of our representation, it sends a message that the voice of the people does not matter.”
“The people of South Carolina are not a political machine’s audience. We are not spectators. We are the foundation of this Republic.”
Myers specifically addressed concerns over political influence and family connections shaping elections rather than the will of voters.
“South Carolina deserves leaders chosen by the people — not candidates placed in front of them because of political relationships, name recognition, or establishment approval,” Myers said. “The citizens of this state have fought too hard and sacrificed too much to have their voice treated as an afterthought.”
Myers emphasized that the movement is not about political parties, but about the role of the citizen.
“This is not about red versus blue,” Myers stated. “What matters most is not red. What matters most is not blue. What matters most is YOU — the American citizen.”
“The power of this Republic does not come from Washington. It does not come from political organizations. It comes from the people.”
South Carolina’s Revolutionary Spirit
Drawing from South Carolina’s own Revolutionary War history, Myers invoked the legacy of General Francis Marion, the legendary “Swamp Fox,” whose unconventional tactics and determination helped secure American independence.
“South Carolina has always answered the call when freedom was threatened,” Myers said. “From the backcountry trails and swamps where Francis Marion fought for liberty, to the generations of South Carolinians who have worn the uniform defending our nation, this state has always produced people willing to stand when the moment demands courage.”
“The Swamp Fox understood something that remains true today: freedom is not preserved by those who remain silent. It is preserved by citizens willing to stand together.”
Myers honored the sacrifices of America’s founders and service members who defended the Constitution.
“Our founders risked everything to create this Republic. Generations of American service members gave everything defending it. Their sacrifice deserves more than words — it deserves leaders who remember that government exists to serve the people.”
Myers concluded with a message to South Carolina voters:
“The people of South Carolina are not powerless. We are not silent. We are not divided beyond repair. When We the People stand united, no political machine can overcome us.”
“Like the Swamp Fox taught us centuries ago — a determined people defending liberty can defeat even the strongest forces standing against them.”
"The Republic belongs to the people. South Carolina’s voice belongs to South Carolinians.
"The fight for freedom continues."