Disney uses Ron DeSantis's own words against him in lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney uses Ron DeSantis's own words against him in lawsuit

The Telegraph  

Disney is using quotes from Ron DeSantis’ own memoir in its lawsuit claiming he unfairly targeted the company as Florida governor. Disney’s legal team is boosting its case by quoting chunks of Mr DeSantis’s book, ‘The Courage to be Free” in its lawsuit. “Disney finds itself in this regrettable position because it expressed a viewpoint the governor and his allies did not like it told the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida.” ‘Anti-woke warrior’ Although the legislation ripping up the deal originated in the Florida legislature, Mr DeSantis boasted in his memoir how he orchestrated the move behind the scenes – boosting his standing as an “anti-woke” warrior. Disney had clearly crossed a line in its support of indoctrinating very young schoolchildren in woke gender identity politics.” Disney’s attack on what was dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill was “a declaration of war” and “a textbook example of when a corporation should stay out of politics”, Mr DeSantis added. The Florida governor reiterated the political motive behind the legislation in an opinion piece he wrote in the Wall Street Journal, which was headlined, “Why I stood up to Disney”.

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With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
6 months, 1 week ago

With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. The request came as little surprise because the federal lawsuit’s future was contingent on whether a development agreement could be reached between Disney and the DeSantis appointees to the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District that governs Disney World, according to a …

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Hindustan Times  

June 12 - Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years. Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan DeSantis and Disney, one of Florida's biggest employers, had been embroiled …

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law

Salon  

The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation. Disney has now shelled out $87,000 in political donations, according to the most recent campaign filings, most of the money going …

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World. The five DeSantis-appointed supervisors …

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state court. Disney’s request last Friday to the federal appellate court was motivated by last month’s …

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved …

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. has settled a lawsuit with the Gov. The entity, formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and populated by DeSantis allies, but in the final hours of the previous board’s tenure, Disney executed an agreement that would essentially allow the new district powers over only the most basic …

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
9 months ago

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. District attorneys on Monday filed a motion for a protective order that would stop the DeSantis-appointed board members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from having to give videotaped depositions to Disney attorneys. The district had been controlled by Disney supporters before …

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
9 months, 1 week ago

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Martin Garcia’s departure as chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is coming a week after the district’s administrator, Glen Gilzean, left to accept an appointment by DeSantis as interim elections supervisor in Orange County, the home …

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
9 months, 1 week ago

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand. Disney claims the Republican governor and his appointees took over the district, which provides government services like planning and firefighting at Disney …

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success’ despite worker exodus, litigation
10 months ago

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success’ despite worker exodus, litigation

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Almost a year after state lawmakers passed a law giving Florida’s governor control over Walt Disney World’s governing district, Gov. DeSantis’ visit to Disney World came three weeks after a federal judge in Tallahassee dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against the governor and his appointees to the board of the governing district. Disney had argued that the …

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation
10 months ago

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation

The Independent  

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Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. But legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by DeSantis transferred control of the district’s board from Disney supporters to DeSantis appointees last year. Before control of the district changed hands from Disney allies to …

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney on Thursday appealed a judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ retaliatory takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the Florida governor separately called any appeal “a mistake.” “They were wrong and we were right,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Jacksonville a day after the …

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law

Daily Mail  

A federal judge has dismissed Disney's lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of retaliation against the company for criticizing state limits on classroom discussion of sexuality. The dispute began after Disney last year criticized Florida's classroom discussion ban on gender and sexuality, dubbed the 'Don't say gay' law by opponents. A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney's lawsuit against …

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company’s hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor’s appointees. The judge also said Disney’s claim against DeSantis’ appointees to the Disney World governing district …

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals

LA Times  

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s 1st Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Disney had argued that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The judge agreed, determining that Disney “lacks standing” to sue DeSantis and that its claims against the governor’s renamed …

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
11 months ago

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney this week requested a second delay in a state court case involving its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the company accused them and the governor’s office of stonewalling requests for documents that are part of the litigation. DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature took control …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part of a state court fight over control of the district that governs Walt Disney World. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly called the Reedy …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

LA Times  

Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show July 14 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Walt Disney Co. and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part …

Morale is down and cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
1 year, 1 month ago

Morale is down and cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Morale and trust within the Walt Disney World government has deteriorated since allies of Florida Gov. An environmental biologist who departed the district in September after 35 years said the DeSantis allies on the board had “negatively changed my experience with top leadership, the work culture, trust, and given me a good reason to retire.” An accountant …

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the Republican leader, the company won’t be the last entity to be punished over supporting a “disfavored viewpoint,” Disney said in court papers on Monday. The Disney lawsuit says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney …

Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World’s governing district made up of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees is dragging its feet in providing requested documents to Disney in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over the company’s sprawling theme park resort in central Florida, Disney said in court papers. Disney on Thursday accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight …

DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit
1 year, 2 months ago

DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Agreements that Disney made with the governing district for Walt Disney World before it was taken over by appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weren’t legally valid, and the company’s counterclaims against the district should be dismissed, the governing body said in court papers filed this week. The governing district now controlled by supporters of the Republican …

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The legal fights between Disney and Gov. The Florida governor asked that the company’s First Amendment lawsuit against him be tossed from federal court, and Disney demanded emails, texts and other communications from the governor’s office in a separate state court lawsuit originally brought by DeSantis appointees of Walt Disney World’s governing district. The confrontation started last …

DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney district fight as the company doubles down
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney district fight as the company doubles down

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is trying to move on from his fraught battle with Walt Disney Co. Disney on Thursday filed counterclaims in Florida court against DeSantis’ hand-selected board that governs the area formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, alleging breach of contract and violation of the free speech clause in the state’s constitution. DeSantis and allies moved to strip …

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker

Raw Story  

A tactical error helped fuel blowback against Ron DeSantis over the Florida governor’s battle with Disney, a former Republican state lawmaker said. DeSantis has been stuck in a brutal legal fight with the Happiest Place on Earth since March last year when the company spoke out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education bill. DeSantis hit back, effectively taking over a …

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial

Associated Press  

A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said in a Tuesday court filing. The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation championed …

DeSantis urges Disney to drop lawsuit amid bitter feud with theme park
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis urges Disney to drop lawsuit amid bitter feud with theme park

Raw Story  

In an interview with CNBC that's set to air later Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his lawsuit against the state. DeSantis and Disney have been locked in a bitter feud since Disney publicly criticized some of the governor's policies, particularly the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that limits discussion of sexual orientation in …

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.” The group of former governors, U.S. House members and presidential …

Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
1 year, 4 months ago

Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. The lawsuit claims the Florida governor violated the company’s free speech rights by taking control over the district in retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The committee said that the impact of a DeSantis …

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
1 year, 4 months ago

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. The judge in state court in Orlando denied Disney’s motion in the lawsuit that says the company wrongly stripped appointees of powers over design and construction at Disney World when it made agreements with predecessors, who were supporters. Attorneys for Disney had argued …

Disney accuses Ron DeSantis of violating its constitutional rights in ongoing legal feud
1 year, 4 months ago

Disney accuses Ron DeSantis of violating its constitutional rights in ongoing legal feud

Hindustan Times  

Disney slammed Florida Gov. The board’s chairman called it a “waste of money.” A yearlong conflict ignited by a Disney lawsuit The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which restricts what schools can teach about LGBTQ issues, sparked national outrage and opposition from more than 150 major companies, including the Human Rights Campaign. The 44-year-old governor fired back in a fundraising email, …

Ron DeSantis swears he didn't start the fight with Disney
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis swears he didn't start the fight with Disney

Raw Story  

Speaking to conservative streaming network "OutKick" Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis brought up his feud with Disney World – and placed the blame squarely on the mouse's shoulders. "You opened, and fought to get Disney World open like a year before Gavin Newsome was willing to open Disneyland." Disney came out against the policy – known as the "Don't Say Gay" …

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Attorneys for Disney argued before Circuit Judge Margaret Schreiber that any decision in state court would be moot since the Republican-controlled Legislature already has passed a law voiding agreements that …

Disney CEO responds to Ron DeSantis' claims that the company sexualises children
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney CEO responds to Ron DeSantis' claims that the company sexualises children

Hindustan Times  

Disney CEO Bob Iger has outrightly dismissed Ron DeSantis' claims that the company sexualises children in its projects. Ron DeSantis "I don't want to engage in the specifics except to say that it's not our goal to be involved in a culture war," said Iger. "The notion that Disney is in any way sexualizing children, quite frankly, just is preposterous …

DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for Gov. In a Tallahassee federal court filing Tuesday, attorneys for the Florida governor, who is seeking the Republican nomination, and his appointees to a board that governs Disney World outlined a proposed schedule that requests an Aug. 4, 2025, trial date. Disney claims in its lawsuit that its free speech rights were violated by the …

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis' legal team has asked a federal judge to delay a trial related to the state's fight with Disney for more than two years – well after the 2024 election, NBC News reported. DeSantis' attorneys argued that Disney's lawsuit is illegitimate since the governor doesn't directly enforce laws and he's immune from being sued in regards to legislation he …

DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for Gov. Attorneys for DeSantis, the secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the DeSantis appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filed motions Monday asking that Disney’s lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee either be dismissed, put on hold or that they be dropped as defendants. In their motion, the DeSantis’ appointees …

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorneys for Ron DeSantis have filed a motion in federal …

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis' lawyers claimed in a Monday filing that the Florida governor is immune from Walt Disney Co.'s lawsuit against him after losing control of their special governed district Reedy Creek. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis' lawyers filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against the Florida governor Disney Co. immediately moved to sue DeSantis over no …

Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ron DeSantis’ first speech as a presidential contender was a dark and broody recitation of the forces he blames for ruining the country. “I’ve never seen a governor in my lifetime with this much absolute control of the agenda in Tallahassee as Ron DeSantis,” one of his allies, super-lobbyist Brian Ballard, told the Tampa Bay Times. “It’s …

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters with Nazi flags and signs supporting Florida Governor Ron …

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud
1 year, 6 months ago

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud

Hindustan Times  

Disney announced its first LGBTQA+ event at Disneyland known to the public shortly after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mentioned during a press conference that he could potentially construct a state prison near Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Subject of Quarrel between DeSantis and Disney Last year in march, the governor enacted the Parental Rights in Education Act, which is …

Federal judge recuses himself from Disney v DeSantis. A Trump-appointed judge will take his place
1 year, 6 months ago

Federal judge recuses himself from Disney v DeSantis. A Trump-appointed judge will take his place

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lawyers for the DeSantis administration claimed that Judge Walker’s comments referencing Disney in unrelated …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?

Al Jazeera  

The Republican leader continues his combative stance against company that criticised an anti-LGBTQ law in Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been embroiled in a bitter tussle with Walt Disney Co that began last year when the media company criticised a state bill on sexual identity and has spread to oversight of municipal services at its parks. DeSantis responded by …

DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney’s free speech lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney’s free speech lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised questions about his impartiality on the state’s efforts to take over Disney World’s governing body. The lawsuit alleges that DeSantis and …

DeSantis Asks That Judge Be Disqualified From Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis Asks That Judge Be Disqualified From Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised questions about his impartiality on the state’s efforts to take over Disney World’s governing body. The lawsuit alleges …

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