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Get Woke, Go Broke: Disney Allegedly Retreats from Culture Wars After $15 Million Settlement to Trump

December 26, 2024
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The Walt Disney Company is reportedly shifting away from overt political messaging after facing significant financial and reputational challenges linked to its progressive stances in recent years. Critics suggest that Disney’s embrace of “woke” culture has alienated large portions of its customer base, leading to costly repercussions.

Scaling Back Political Messaging

Disney has allegedly removed a transgender storyline from its upcoming Pixar series Win or Lose, citing a desire to allow parents to handle such topics independently. Similarly, an episode of Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur, featuring a transgender athlete, was shelved. Insiders point to the political climate and backlash following recent elections as contributing factors to these decisions.

CEO Bob Iger addressed these changes in an interview with CNBC earlier this year:

“I’ve been preaching this for a long time … Our number one goal is to entertain. Infusing messaging as a sort of number one priority in our films and TV shows is not what we’re up to. They need to be entertaining, and where the Disney company can have a positive impact on the world, whether it’s fostering acceptance and understanding of people of all different types, great.”

Fallout from Political Clashes

Disney’s clash with Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education Act” and its resulting feud with Governor Ron DeSantis led to the loss of the company’s special tax district status—a significant blow to its operational autonomy in the state.

Additionally, financial difficulties have plagued Disney’s streaming service, Disney+, which has seen a drop in subscribers, while several major movie releases underperformed at the box office.

The Trump Defamation Settlement

Disney, the parent company of ABC News, faced further controversy after settling a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump. Trump sued ABC News after host George Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape” when the legal finding was for “sexual abuse,” a distinct term under New York law.

Rather than proceed with a prolonged trial, ABC News and Trump reached an agreement. Disney paid $15 million to a Trump foundation and museum along with $1 million in legal fees.

The settlement drew criticism from liberal commentators who viewed it as capitulating to Trump. However, legal expert Charles Elson argued:

“When you get into politics, you are making a statement. And when you get out, that also becomes a statement. Politics is bad for business.”

Financial Reality

The controversies have underscored the risks of intertwining entertainment with political or cultural debates. Disney’s retreat appears to mark a significant shift for the company, as it navigates the backlash from years of polarized audiences and declining financial performance.

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