How Disney became a political bone of contention

Despite its great influence on politics in Florida, Disney initially did not comment on the project. This drew criticism from the company’s employees. “We are disappointed, hurt, scared and angry,” employees wrote in a statement to then-CEO Bob Chapek. He was forced to apologize and publicly condemned the law. And he announced a new fundraising practice. “We are working hard to create a new framework for our political giving that will ensure our engagement better reflects our values,” Chapek said, a thinly veiled threat to supporters of the controversial law.