WAIT WHAT? Trump Blames DeSantis for Offending 'Disgusting' Disney
Where Florida's 'Parental Rights in Education Act' Comes Into Play
In April, Donald Trump seemed to side with the Walt Disney Company in its now year-long feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, writing on Truth Social that “DeSanctus is being absolutely destroyed by Disney” in a political “STUNT” that the former president predicted would end in the company’s withdrawal from Florida.
Then, on May 28, a presidential primary poll was released showing DeSantis leading Trump in Florida. Within a few hours, Trump Truthed this:
‘Disney has become a Woke and Disgusting shadow of its former self, with people actually hating it. Must go back to what it once was, or the “market” will do irreparable damage. This all happened during the Governorship of “Rob” DeSanctimonious. Instead of complaining now, for publicity reasons only, he should have stopped it long ago. Would have been easy to do - Still is!’
Beyond The Flip-Flop
Trump has denied that he came out “backing” Disney, of course, but the real question is how the former president can believe that DeSantis is at fault for Disney going Woke when the reason Disney went Woke was a bill preventing the sexualization of school children in Florida schools—a bill that Trump supported.
Don’t Say ‘Straight’ Either
Disney went Woke in response to DeSantis’ “Parental Rights in Education Act,” which barred “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in Kindergarten through third grade.
Without elaborating, Trump told The Washington Post in April 2022, just after its passage, that he supported the Parental Rights Act. “I do think it was a good move,” he said.
The enemy of the people titled it the “Don’t Say Gay” bill to ensure that Liberals lost their collective minds, Disney emerged as a vocal critic of the bill, and a year and a half later the battle rages on.
Where Does Don Actually Stand?
So to synopsize Trump’s Truths: Disney is disgusting but “DeSanctimonious” is to blame for it.
Politically, it’s not the dumbest position Trump’s taken. Blame the Woke corporation AND your primary opponent while staying quiet about how exactly the situation could have been avoided.
Logically, it makes absolutely no sense. You can’t criticize someone for getting pushback on a position that you yourself support.
Low Expectations
Whether it’s desperation, dishonesty, or simple stupidity, nobody’s falling out of their chairs over Trump’s latest hypocrisy because nobody expects anything less—though you can guarantee Trump would be all over it if the tables were turned.
Imagine DeSantis coming out in support of the Wall, then criticizing Trump for building it because it offended migrants. Had he actually built the wall, Trump would be having an ALL CAPS social media meltdown.
DESANTIS DESTROYED:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110220068407907874
DISNEY WOKE:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/110447778056808924
Trump often lashes out over any opposition. It's unwise IMHO but he has an awful time suppressing his ego. Not sure why he is so fragile. I just discount his rants in hopes of good policy decisions.