Ignorant Ron DeSantis and Other Republicans Are Calling The Man Who Killed Jordan Neely ‘A Good Samaritan’

Penny Has Received Support From Other Conservative Politicians as Well.

By Candace McDuffie

THE ROOT

Dumbass Florida governor and resident dumbass Ron DeSantis decided to show support to Daniel Penny in his latest infuriating tweet. Penny, the man accused of choking Jordan Neely to death on a New York City subway May 1, was arraigned and criminally charged in a Manhattan court last week.

He is facing a felony charge of second-degree manslaughter and may receive up to 15 years in prison.

When Neely screamed out for food and drink on the train, Penny allegedly approached him from behind and placed him in a deadly chokehold for several minutes.

Two other passengers helped hold down Neely’s arms. He was pronounced dead shortly after. On Friday night, DeSantis took to Twitter to share: “We must defeat the Soros-Funded DAs, stop the Left’s pro-criminal agenda, and take back the streets for law abiding citizens.

“We stand with Good Samaritans like Daniel Penny. Let’s show this Marine… America’s got his back.” In addition, DeSantis included the link to Penny’s legal defense fund, which is currently at over $2 million thanks to support from the right. Conservative Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has also taken to the social media app to show support for Penny.

On May 6, she wrote: “Jordan Neely was a violent criminal who should have been behind bars.” Greene later said that “the Marine who stepped in to protect others is a hero.” Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz also tweeted: “‘Subway Superman’ Daniel Penny is a HERO. Today, I will personally be donating to his legal defense fund on GiveSendGo.”