Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging the Republican governor has waged a"relentless campaign to weaponize government power" over the company.
The suit dramatically escalates the feud between DeSantis, who is expected to become a top Republican contender for the 2024 presidential race, and Disney. The lawsuit was filed the same day that a DeSantis-backed board moved to undo a development deal that it says Disney struck to thwart its power.sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging the Republican governor has waged a"relentless campaign to weaponize government power" against the company amid a protracted fight over a controversial classroom bill.
The federal lawsuit alleges that DeSantis"orchestrated at every step" a campaign to punish Disney that now threatens the company's business. The move dramatically escalates the drawn-out feud between DeSantis, who is expected to become a top Republican contender for the 2024 presidential race, and Disney, which is among Florida's largest employers.
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