Are you seriously asking if a woman who is a victim of domestic violence in her marriage is a good person?
I will give you the benefit of the doubt here and choose to believe that you mean well so that I can provide you some education. The phenomenon that you witnessed when Dana's wife hit him is a very common occurrence called
reactive abuse.
"Reactive abuse occurs when someone who is experiencing ongoing abuse responds to their abuser with behaviors that may appear aggressive, confrontational, or harmful. These reactions are often preceded by prolonged verbal, emotional, psychological, or physical torment that leave the victim feeling cornered or powerless.
These reactions can then be used by the abuser to shift blame, distort the narrative, and paint the victim as the aggressor in an incredibly complicated form of gaslighting." (
https://greenecountyfamilyjusticecenter.org/what-is-reactive-abuse/)
Reactive abuse makes it
even more difficult for the victim to get the help that they need, and that is why an abuser such as Dana White loves to utilize this tactic in public so often.
However, when you see this happening, it is very important to remember that the victim is acting is self-defense -
even if you witness them physically acting first.
"The victim’s response is an involuntary reaction caused by the cumulative trauma they have been experiencing over time and comes from a place of extreme frustration or self-defense.
Whether the abuse is physical, emotional, or sexual, it causes deep fear and stress and puts the victim on high alert.
When the victim senses danger, the brain releases stress hormones that help the body defend against the threat.
This is known as a “stress response” or “trauma response,” which is more commonly called a “fight, freeze, flight or fawn response.”
In other words, the victim’s natural response is for their body to prepare to freeze, flee, fight back, or appease their abuser, especially when they perceive a threat to their safety or freedom.
Recurring trauma has harmful effects on one’s mind and body." (
https://themendproject.com/reactive-abuse/)
This phenomenon is also very common with children in domestic violence situations. They will become violent towards the parent(s) or caregiver(s) that are abusing them, and unfortunately the child gets labeled as a "bad" kid, which only makes the situation worse because the child internalizes that label.
One last thing...in case you are not aware, domestic abuse is not just physical. Types of abuse include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, stalking (both online and physical), reproductive coercion, and more. Most victims experience most or all from their abuser. The abuse is designed to break down the victim completely and make them 100% reliant on their abuser. So when people don't understand why the victim won't just leave, that is why. The abuser has made it pretty much impossible for the victim to leave, or to leave without severe consequences to them or to their loved ones.
Now, perhaps the wife is not a good person for other reasons. I do not know anything about the wife, her life, or what she has done to advance the good of society. But I know enough about domestic violence to know that this is not her fault, and she was a long-term victim of her husband and was trapped for a long time. Him being a rich, powerful man in the public eye certainly made it even more difficult. Thank God she finally got out, because it is not easy, and she has scars for sure. I do hope she is getting help to heal.
Edit: I guess they are still married. Oops. Well, I still hope she is healing and that she gets out some day.