Disney CEO Bob Iger Criticizes Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida Dispute

Disney CEO Bob Iger criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a second-quarter earnings call, accusing him of retaliating against the company for taking a position on pending legislation. Iger denied that Disney had gone to war with DeSantis to protect its tax breaks, noting that the company paid over $1 billion in state and local taxes last year alone. He also accused Republican lawmakers of targeting the Reedy Creek Improvement District only after Disney spoke out against the "Don't Say Gay" bill.