Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said Floridians have a right to hit protesters with their car if they need to "flee for your safety." DeSantis was speaking on The Rubin Report on Wednesday when he said: "We also have a policy that if you're driving on one of those streets and a mob comes and surrounds your vehicle,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said drivers in his state are allowed to hit protesters if they feel as though their life is being threatened. Rating: True (About this rating?) Context: DeSantis did not directly say Floridians can "drive over" or "run over" protesters as some claims alleged,

During a podcast ahead of Saturday's planned protests, Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized that Florida drivers "have a right to defend themselves" if they feel threatened.