president, then moved to strip Disney of its long-standing self-governing power over Walt Disney World in Orlando. The governor argued that "woke Disney" should not receive special treatment in the state.ĪLSO READ | Florida board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis countersues Disney over 'backroom deals'ĭisney called the move political retaliation over what should be protected free speech and sued the state last month to have the moves reversed.įormer President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign was quick to seize on the news, with the Trump War Room account tweeting that DeSantis's actions cost the state jobs and investment. Linda Stewart, who represents part of Orange County, called it "disappointing" that Florida would lose jobs.įormer Congressman Carlos Curbelo, a Republican who represented Miami, praised DeSantis's leadership during the pandemic, but said the governor was tarnishing his own record and dissuading businesses from coming to Florida or expanding in the state. "This is first obvious negative consequence of an overly aggressive approach to governing and to politics," Curbelo said. Iger's predecessor announced plans in July 2021 to relocate jobs from Southern California to a new facility in central Florida, citing its "business-friendly climate." While Disney has never disclosed the value of its investment, the Los Angeles Times reported that it would receive nearly $580 million in tax credits over the next 19 years.
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