Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday sued Ron DeSantis, alleging that the Florida governor engaged in a political effort to hurt its business. It’s the latest escalation in a dispute that started more than a year ago.
DeSantis’s criticism of Disney over its perceived liberal agenda, like backing LGBTQ+ rights and other social issues, has struck a chord with conservative voices. Yet he’s also faced criticism for taking things too far. Disney is one of Central Florida’s top taxpayers, contributing more than $1.1 billion in state and local taxes last year, and it’s one of the largest employers in the state with tens of thousands of workers.
Here’s a timeline of the fight:
Bloomberg
By Tal Barak Harif and Felipe Marques
April 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM PDT