Disney CEO Bob Chapek, amid criticism for declining to speak out against the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill, came out against the legislation on Wednesday, insisting the media conglomerate has been “opposed to the bill from the outset” and noted he would engage with Gov.
Ron DeSantis on the legislation. The position of Disney, which has been under fire for its muted response as well as it political contributions to lawmakers behind the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, was confirmed by the company Wednesday via a readout of Chapek’s remarks as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.
Chapek signaled his company’s opposition to the legislation during the annual shareholder meeting. Additionally, Chapek said Disney would donate $5 million to organizations working to protect LGBTQ rights, including the Human Rights Campaign.
With regard to the bill, Chapek was quoted as saying “while we have been strong supporters of the community for decades, I understand that many are upset that we did not speak out against the bill.
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