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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ron DeSantis Says Floridians Have Right to Hit Protesters With Cars
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said Floridians have a right to hit protesters with their car if they need to "flee for your safety." Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in Miami, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in Miami, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Rebecca Blackwell, File/AP Photo 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, and threatens you, you have a right to flee for your safety. "And so if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you. You don't have to just sit there and be a sitting duck and let the mob grab you out of your car and drag you through the streets." Gov. Ron DeSantis says that Floridians are ALLOWED to drive over protesters in the street, if they feel like their life is in danger.. LOVE this! 👏👏 — American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) June 12, 2025 Civil rights activist Heather Heyer was killed after James Alex Fields Jr., drove his car into counter protesters at the Unite the Right Rally in 2017. Fields argued self-defense but was found guilty of first degree murder. DeSantis' comments come ahead of the 'No Kings' protests which are planned for June 14. Protest organizers have said the demonstrations are non-violent, and are providing de-escalation training to people taking part. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen reignite Trump feud after resurfaced video sparks debate
Singer John Legend is facing renewed backlash after a video resurfaced of him referring to President Donald Trump as a "white supremacist" during a public event earlier this year. The video, which reappeared online this week and quickly drew criticism, was recorded at The Fifteen Percent Pledge's 15th Street Block Party in Hollywood in February. John Legend calls Donald Trump a 'blgot and raclst'.. Thoughts? — American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) April 22, 2025 In the footage, Legend criticised Trump's leadership, accusing him of fostering division and misinformation during his second term. When asked about Trump's stance on diversity, Legend responded, 'He's a bigot… It's a belief that there's a hierarchy of racial groups and that his group is genetically superior,' a comment that was met with applause. Legend, 45, who has a history of criticising Trump alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen, has previously described the president as a 'dyed-in-the-wool racist.' The couple's feud with Trump dates back to 2019, when Trump referred to Teigen as 'filthy-mouthed' in a tweet and dismissed Legend as a 'boring musician.' During the same February appearance, Legend compared former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin — a four-star general — with Pete Hegseth, a conservative media figure and Trump appointee, suggesting that Trump's choices reflected racial bias. 'That's the level of bigotry he has — any white man is better than that,' Legend said. Trump supporters quickly pushed back on social media, calling Legend divisive and accusing him of hypocrisy. Some demanded legal action, while others questioned the legitimacy of his statements and past claims about leaving the country if Trump were re-elected. Legend has regularly tied Trump's rhetoric and policies to systemic racial inequality. The renewed attention on his recent remarks has reignited broader debate about celebrity activism and political discourse in the Trump era.
