The battle between DeSantis and Disney recently hit a peak when the governor restructured the company's self-governing tax district in Orange and Osceola counties, formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Here is a look at the pivotal moments of the feud between the GOP governor and the entertainment giant.May 12, 1967: Gov.
"As we have seen time and again, corporate statements do very little to change outcomes or minds. Instead, they are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame. Simply put, they can be counterproductive and undermine more effective ways to achieve change," Chapek said.March 9, 2022: At a company shareholder meeting, Chapek backtracked and publicly opposed the legislation.
"As the controversy over the Parental Rights in Education bill was coming to a head, Chapek called me. He did not want Disney to get involved, but he was getting a lot of pressure to weigh in against the bill," DeSantis wrote. March 29, 2022: DeSantis went after Disney for its statement, proclaiming it as"fundamentally dishonest" while vowing to serve the interests of Florida residents rather than the California-based company.
Disney is a business and should focus on business and not politics.