Disney has sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and his tourism board on Wednesday alleging a 'targeted campaign of government retaliation' against Walt Disney World for voicing a political viewpoint.
Disney has sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and his tourism board on Wednesday alleging a"targeted campaign of government retaliation" against Walt Disney World for voicing a political viewpoint.
Disney's lawsuit alleges the Florida governor acted in retaliation to their criticism by passing a bill that gave the state control of the board at Walt Disney World, culminating in a restriction of their autonomy. In launching a lawsuit, Disney is confident it can"take a stand against the State’s retaliation" and ultimately protect all involved with the company, including over 75,000 employees in Florida.
DeSantis had previously defended the revocation of Florida's special tax status, stating it was down to his opposition to special districts in the law.
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