DeSantis fires back at Disney as company tries to 'usurp' state oversight
FOX NewsAPR 2023
Disney acts as though it’s above the law when it’s not. Had Disney just negotiated with the DeSantis administration about its special district instead of working outside deals with board members, there would be no need for the governor’s office to pursue this legislation. Of course, had Disney known its place and refrained from making political statements, it probably wouldn’t have drawn DeSantis’ wrath in the first place.
DeSantis had no problem with Disney’s operations when it was contributing to his gubernatorial campaigns and staying silent on politics. Now that he’s been outmaneuvered by the company on the special-district legislation, the governor is willing to put the state’s safety and economy on the line to look strong for potential presidential voters. But Disney just might have more resources and options than the governor to outfox this one.