Disney sues DeSantis over theme park takeover
Disney is suing Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
Published - Apr 26, 2023, 12:43 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 22, 2023, 03:32 AM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. AP" target="_self">(AP) — Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call “Don't Say Gay.”
The suit was filed minutes after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.
