Disney’s CEO is firing back against Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis, & this feud is about to get even messier
https://t.co/6gLqWDbQFn pic.twitter.com/c3NtvfAW5lDeSantis is entangled in multiple legal battles with Mickey Mouse, the biggest private employer and tourism attraction in his state.
Disney is suing the gay-hating governor for weaponizing his political power against the company. To retaliate against former CEO Bob Chapek for publicly opposing “Don’t Say Gay,” DeSantis and Florida legislators stripped Disney of its special tax privileges.
While Disney’s old board struck a backdoor deal to retain autonomy, DeSantis nullified the agreement, leading to the current legal entanglement.
Florida’s state oversight board is also suing Disney. The company asked a state judge Friday to dismiss the case. “Frankly, the company was within its right—even though I’m not sure it was handled very well—was within its right to speak up on an issue, constitutionally protected right of free speech,” said Iger. “To retaliate against the company in a way that would be harmful to the business was not something we could sit back and tolerate.”Florida is already feeling those repercussions.
