The ongoing feud between Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney is raising concerns for Floridians about the negative impact it is having on their state. Disney, the state's largest employer, has been under attack by the governor, who stripped the company of its 56-year-old “independent special district” status, which has granted it the privilege of creating its own regulations, building codes, and other municipal services. This move, instigated by DeSantis, was due to Disney's criticism of his Parental Rights in Education Act, which has been dubbed the “Don’t say gay” bill by the media, and has led to a costly legal battle between the two entities. As a result, taxpayers will have to foot the bill for Disney’s various municipal services and assume the tax district’s debt of around $1 billion.

The escalating tiff between DeSantis and Disney is not only worrying for Floridians but also raising concerns among some of the national political figures, including former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who stated that he does not believe in DeSantis’s actions toward Disney and considers him to be not a conservative. The dispute could result in Disney’s slow withdrawal or sale of its properties in the state of Florida, with a consequent loss of jobs and revenue, which would be severely felt by Floridians.