In Disney-DeSantis fight, former AG Bill Barr backs Florida governor
Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr has weighed in on the ongoing battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, throwing his support behind the governor. Barr, who does not believe in using sovereign power to punish a company, cited Disney’s special privileges and argued that the company should be treated like everyone else. Disney has sued the state in federal court after DeSantis voided the company’s development deals in Orlando, which began after Disney publicly criticized a GOP-backed Florida bill limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. While some business interests are choosing not to take sides in the dispute, Barr remains confident that the Republican vision of strong economic growth and tech supremacy will be delivered by American companies, not politicians or bureaucrats.
FAQs:
What is the dispute between Disney and Governor DeSantis?
Disney sued the state of Florida in federal court after DeSantis voided the company’s development deals in Orlando. The dispute began after Disney publicly criticized a GOP-backed Florida bill limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms.
Why did Bill Barr support Governor DeSantis in this dispute?
Barr cited Disney’s special privileges and argued that the company should be treated like everyone else. While Barr does not believe in using sovereign power to punish a company, he believes that DeSantis’s actions were reasonable and fair.
What is Barr’s view on the relationship between business leaders and politicians?
Barr believes that business leaders are more important to the future success of the U.S. than many politicians. He argues that American companies will beat China, not the committee chairman in Congress.
What is the Republican vision for the future of the U.S.?
According to Barr, the Republican vision is one of strong economic growth and tech supremacy. He believes that business leaders will deliver this vision, not politicians or bureaucrats.
What is Barr’s view on Donald Trump’s chances in the 2024 primaries?
Barr remains confident that Trump will be beaten in the primary, “and if not in the primary, he will be beaten in January.” He believes that many Republicans understand the great opportunity for 2024 and that Trump is most likely to lose.
What is Barr’s view on progressivism?
Barr describes progressivism as a “cutesy name for a Marxist view of history and the world, and the meaning of life.” He argues that progressivism involves elevating the collective above the individual and that it could evolve into a form of “soft despotism” in the U.S.
Former AG Bill Barr supports Florida governor in Disney-DeSantis feud
Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr has voiced his support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the ongoing spat between DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Iger. Barr stated that Disney should be treated like any other corporation and not be granted special privileges. Disney has filed a lawsuit against the state, accusing DeSantis of political retribution after he voided the company’s development deals in Orlando. Barr, who is known to be against using sovereign power to punish corporations, is also aligned with a conservative lobby that intends to attack many of the Biden administration’s regulatory policies. On the issue of the Florida bill limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, Barr stated that DeSantis was supporting “reasonable policy.” However, Nike CEO John Donahoe expressed his support for Disney’s position. Governor DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential campaign with Elon Musk while South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott has already entered the race with backing from Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison. Barr remains confident that Trump will be beaten in the primary.