A rumor that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said drivers are allowed to run over protesters with their cars if they feel threatened spread in June 2025 as debate raged over nationwide protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at the behest of President Donald Trump's administration.

"If you are 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." The post ‘That’s their fault’: Florida drivers have right to hit protesters if they fear for their safety,