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Disney is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and is accusing him of trying to ‘weaponize government power’ over the company<!-- wp:html --><p>Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida warned on April 6 that his battle with Walt Disney World wasn't over.</p> <p class="copyright">Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images and Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images</p> <p>Disney moved to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging that he tried to "weaponize government power" over the company. </p> <p>The suit, filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc., alleges that DeSantis and his office have engaged in "a targeted campaign of government retaliation" against Disney that was "orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney's protected speech."</p> <p>The suit alleges that DeSantis' continued action against Disney "threatens Disney's business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights."</p> <p><em>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. </em></p> <div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-sues-gov-ron-desantis-alleges-weaponizing-government-power-florida-2023-4">Business Insider</a></div><!-- /wp:html -->

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida warned on April 6 that his battle with Walt Disney World wasn’t over.

Disney moved to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging that he tried to “weaponize government power” over the company. 

The suit, filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc., alleges that DeSantis and his office have engaged in “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” against Disney that was “orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech.”

The suit alleges that DeSantis’ continued action against Disney “threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Read the original article on Business Insider

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