Disney shareholder tells CEO Chapek to stop wasting money on 'political crusades'

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A Disney shareholder is speaking out against the company's involvement in Florida politics by actively opposing the Republican-led 'Parental Rights in Education' bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

politics by actively opposing the Republican-led "Parental Rights in Education" bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis., said when companies dive into politics, it rarely turns out and well.

"Here’s a suggestion for Disney CEO Bob Chapek: Get back to business, that is, excellence in storytelling, and stop wasting shareholder’s money on political crusades that have nothing to do with Disney’s business," Keating told Fox News Digital."We all have the right to have our voices heard on issues, but not on the shareholders’ dime."

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: General view of Rededication Moment and debut of"Disney Enchantment" during"The World's Most Magical Celebration" Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary at Magic Kingdom on September 30, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.of the job in protest – Disney's Chapek’s eventually criticized the Florida legislation, paused all political giving in Florida and apologized to employees.

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