After being severely criticized by LGBTQ Disney and Pixar employees and supporters, and groups including GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) over his lack of response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has issued an apology to the company’s workers, and announced a pause in political donations in Florida.
Chapek’s apology comes a day after the HRC refused to accept Disney’s $5 million donation until he took action on the Florida bill, which forbids use of the word “gay” in grade schools and any discussion of sexuality and gender. The bill has passed the Florida senate and is expected to be signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.