MIAMI - A Florida government panel allied with Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a countersuit against Disney on Monday, adding another layer to the escalating legal battle between the conservative governor and the entertainment giant.
Mr DeSantis, a rising conservative star with presidential ambitions, called out the “woke” corporation as part of his battle with institutions he deems too progressive. And on Wednesday, the DeSantis-appointed panel that then took control of the district voted to vacate the longstanding agreements that gave Disney effective powers of self-governance at the park.alleging “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” for Disney’s political positions.