What Ron DeSantis’s spat with Disney says about American politics
A governor’s feud with a media juggernaut resonates beyond Florida
ON APRIL 22ND Disney released its latest film, “Polar Bear”, timed with Earth Day. The documentary tracks the life of a female polar bear trying to raise cubs in the Arctic. The film’s debut coincided with Disney’s relationship with Florida’s leaders reaching a new, frigid low. The same day Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, signed two bills taking aim at the entertainment company, a large employer in the state. The feud is revealing about Florida’s, and the country’s, political direction.
This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Frozen”
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