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.

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,