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Social media accounts took a narrative about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and ran with it.
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Fact Check: Did Ron DeSantis Defend Renee Good?

 By Bryan Chai  January 10, 2026 at 4:30am
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In the aftermath of Wednesday’s tragic incident that saw Renee Good shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, the typical narratives — from both left and right — naturally began to circulate.

One of the more unexpected narratives to emerge?

The claim that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had somehow rushed to the defense of Good, the 37-year-old woman who died after she drove her car at ICE agents.

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Bryan Chai
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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.
Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.
Birthplace
Hawaii
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Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN.
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Phoenix, Arizona
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English, Korean
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Sports, Entertainment, Science/Tech




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