Ron DeSantis has started a war with Disney and the LGBTQ+ community. Even though Disney is also bit problematic. According to UltraViolet’s analysis, 69% of Disney’s political donations in Florida went to anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-voting rights lawmakers, totaling $166,100 in contributions. While Disney has paused all of its political contributions in the state, for years the company prioritized donations to politicians who promised to protect its tax breaks, instead of politicians aligned with the values that Disney, and its customers, prioritize.
The LGBTQ+ people and Disney will still be part of Florida. Katie Reilly- Campaign Director at gender justice organization UltraViolet joins The Morning Beat for the conversation