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Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed criticism over the company\u2019s handling of Florida\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill today, saying he called the state\u2019s governor to express \u201cconcern\u201d with the bill and pledged millions to charity in response to its passing. Chapek said that the company\u2019s initial response, \u201cno matter how well-intended, didn\u2019t quite get the job done, but we\u2019re committed to support the community going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Disney recently came under fire for its refusal to openly condemn the \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill \u2014 which bans primary school teachers from \u201cdiscussion about sexual orientation or gender identity\u201d \u2014 despite operating a booming business empire in the state. In an internal memo to staff<\/a> sent Monday, Chapek had written that \u201ccorporate statements do very little to change outcomes or minds,\u201d adding that \u201cthey are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame.\u201d The refusal to speak out against the harmful legislation quickly garnered criticism from Disney fans, creators<\/a>, and the company\u2019s employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the company\u2019s annual meeting of shareholders, Chapek said Wednesday he would \u201clike to take a moment to address some concerns that I\u2019ve heard from many about the legislation impacting that LGBTQ+ community in Florida.\u201d Claiming that Disney has \u201cbeen strong supporters of the community for decades,\u201d Chapek said, he is aware \u201cthat many are upset that we did not speak out against the bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

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