Disney CEO apologizes for silence on 'Don't Say Gay' bill, pauses political donations in Florida

Bob Chapek
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Disney's CEO has apologized to staff for his earlier silence on Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill as the company pauses all political donations in the state.

In a letter to staff Friday, CEO Bob Chapek apologized for his decision not to speak out against the bill, which would ban schools from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with younger kids, until it had already been passed.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.