The owner of a home in Florida’s Panhandle, known for displaying signs supporting former President Donald Trump, is now honoring Charlie Kirk with a new tribute. Marvin Peavy, who owns four deck homes in Walton County, shared his shift from Trump signs to signs dedicated to Kirk during a conversation.
Peavy mentioned the influence Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has had on students at universities across the U.S. “He came to our university, where people have been influenced a lot and spoke the truth,” Peavy remarked. He believes that Kirk is poised to be the future president for the Republican Party, adding, “So, they took him away now.”
He also expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from locals and passersby. “I have hundreds of thousands of people who honk and tell me, ‘We love it,'” Peavy said. His house, which gained viral attention online, has attracted several notable figures such as Herschel Walker and Clay Travis.
After complaints regarding his pro-Trump flag, Walton County officials informed Peavy that his signs violated local codes. When he resisted removing them, the county imposed daily fines that accumulated to over $60,000. Peavy argued that this ordinance infringed on his rights, claiming it was a form of government overreach. Eventually, the county agreed to cease enforcement and pay him $42,000 in legal fees.
Recalling his initial fears about putting up the Trump signs, Peavy said he was “scary of death,” thinking it might lead him to jail. Initially, there were no complaints about the signs until officials requested their removal, which he refused.
The resolution brought more attention to Peavy and his “Trump House,” even catching the interest of Donald Trump himself, who called Peavy personally this past March to express his appreciation. “Donald called me, saying, ‘Hey, Marvin, how are you?’ and we spoke for about 20 minutes,” Peavy recalled.
Growing up modestly, Peavy built his standing in the rental business and now owns a beachside property. He finds joy in crafting new signs for significant political events over the past five years. “We seem to have timed it right. When Trump was shot, we put up a ‘bulletproof’ sign. For Father’s Day, we noted, ‘It’s your dad.’ I even signed the call before the election concluded,” he explained.
The memorial for Kirk recently took place at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, drawing thousands of attendees. “Charlie has accomplished a lot for many… I think people are starting to recognize that, which is positive,” Peavy said.
