Article 699N9 Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s governing district after ‘don’t say gay’ row

Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s governing district after ‘don’t say gay’ row

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Move comes after Florida governor lashed out at theme park's protest of law restricting sexual orientation discussion in schools

Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, signed a bill on Monday that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to a state law that restricts sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in schools.

The corporate kingdom finally comes to an end," DeSantis said during a press event at Lake Buena Vista near Orlando. There's a new sheriff in town, and accountability will be the order of the day."

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