MIAMI: Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district on Monday (Feb 27), hailing the end of the 'corporate kingdom' as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its 'woke' opposition to his political agenda. The bill allows Republican Ron DeSantis to appoint hi
MIAMI: Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district on Monday , hailing the end of the"corporate kingdom" as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its"woke" opposition to his political agenda.
But critics have voiced fears that the arrangement will make Disney beholden to DeSantis and much less likely to feel able to speak out against his policies. "We want our kids to be kids, we want them to be able to enjoy entertainment, school, without having an agenda imposed upon them," said DeSantis, who has labelled Disney a"woke corporation" in the past.
Its five members are to be replaced Monday by DeSantis allies, including a prolific Republican donor who gave US$50,000 to the governor's reelection, a co-founder of the conservative Moms for Liberty group and the wife of the Florida Republican Party's chairman.
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