Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stayed tight-lipped on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and LGBTQ rights groups are raising hackles over the silence.
Just beneath Iger’s tweet was a comment: “Call your boy Chapek,” followed by another, more respectful: “I hope you’re in conversation with Chapek on this. Talking to the governor would help, too.
“Businesses shouldn’t be involved in politics this is good regardless if you are right or left,” another offered. A Disney rep said that the CEO and the company feel it can boost inclusivity through its content and culture rather than wading into political issues.Disney’s new chief corporate affairs officer Geoff Morrell defended Chapek’s stance in a statement the Hollywood Reporter.
“Whatever Bob’s personal politics are, he’s not an activist and does not bring any partisan agenda to work. He sees himself first and foremost as the custodian of a unifying brand that for nearly a century has been bringing people together, and he is determined that Disney remain a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”
Morrell added: “He believes the best way we can help create a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content we produce, the welcoming culture we create and the diverse community organizations we support.”
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