CNN.com, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 5:59 PMWalt Disney Parks and Resorts is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, accusing the Republican presidential prospect of "weaponizing his political power to punish the company for exercising its free speech rights." Disney’s then-CEO, Bob Chapek, facing pressure from his employees, reluctantly objected to the bill, leading DeSantis to criticize the company. When DeSantis signed the legislation into law, Disney announced it would push for its repeal. DeSantis then targeted Disney’s special governing powers."

Source: CNN April 26, 2023 22:00 UTC