{"id":2038516,"date":"2023-09-20T11:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-fires-back-at-gop-megadonors-disney-criticism\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T11:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:17:18","slug":"desantis-fires-back-at-gop-megadonors-disney-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-fires-back-at-gop-megadonors-disney-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis responds to GOP donor&#8217;s Disney critique."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-fires-back-at-gop-megadonors-disney-criticism%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038516&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Fires Back at GOP \u2063Donor&#8217;s\u200b Criticism, Stands Firm on Disney \u200cFeud<\/h2>\n<p>Responding to\u2062 criticism from billionaire GOP donor Ken Griffin, Florida\u200b Governor Ron DeSantis defended his handling of the state&#8217;s feud with Disney. \u200dIn a recent interview, Griffin expressed his reluctance \u2062to support DeSantis in\u200c the 2024 election, citing the governor&#8217;s stance \u200don Disney&#8217;s opposition to a Florida bill\u2063 that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-fires-back-at-gop-megadonors-disney-criticism\/\" title=\"DeSantis responds to GOP donor's Disney critique.\">restricts teaching gender ideology<\/a> and\u2063 sexuality to young children.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, firmly stated, &#8220;I have 6, 5, and 3-year-old kids at home. The idea that we are going to allow a company to come in and try to wreak havoc on our education system, injecting transgender\u200c ideology in elementary school, negating parents\u2019\u200b rights, that is non-negotiable for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing his commitment to protecting children and parents, DeSantis declared, &#8220;We will stand up \u2062for our kids. We will stand up for our \u200cparents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/desantis-criticizes-senate-dress-code-change-sen-fettermans-attire-5493914?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis Criticizes Senate Dress Code Change, Sen. 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We&#8217;ve reversed\u2063 that decline in Florida. And yes, we&#8217;ve had to stand up to Disney to do it, but that was the right thing to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Trump Leading<\/h2>\n<p>While DeSantis did \u2062not directly address criticisms of his \u20622024 campaign, recent polls indicate that former President Donald Trump remains the leading Republican\u200b candidate. A Quinnipiac survey shows Trump with 62 percent support, compared\u200c to DeSantis&#8217;s\u2063 12 percent. Other Republican candidates trail behind in single\u200b digits.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, a Fox News poll revealed that 60 percent of Republican voters back Trump, while DeSantis received about 13 percent. The race for the nomination appears to be heavily in Trump&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticism, DeSantis remains focused on his\u200d commitment\u200b to Florida and its citizens. He firmly believes that standing up for children&#8217;s education and parental rights is crucial for the success of \u2063the country.<\/p>\n<h2>Second Debate?<\/h2>\n<p>As the 2024 presidential campaigns unfold, Griffin, the\u200c GOP donor, is still evaluating the policies of each candidate\u200d before deciding whom to support. Meanwhile, President Trump has chosen not to attend the second Republican debate, further solidifying his position as the frontrunner.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2062 the race for the Republican nomination continues, DeSantis remains determined to address the challenges facing the nation\u200d and uphold his\u200b vision for \u200ba prosperous and secure future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Governor Ron DeSantis justify his position on restricting teaching gender ideology and sexuality to young \u200bchildren?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stood \u200dfirm in his response to criticism from\u200c billionaire GOP donor \u2062Ken Griffin regarding the state&#8217;s feud with Disney. In a recent interview, Griffin expressed hesitancy in supporting DeSantis for the 2024 election due to the governor&#8217;s stance\u2063 on Disney&#8217;s opposition to a Florida bill that restricts teaching gender ideology and sexuality to young children.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, who is also a GOP\u200b presidential candidate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-eastman-defends-2020-election-conduct-in-interview-ahead-of-arraignment\/\" title=\"John Eastman defends 2020 election conduct before arraignment in interview.\">adamantly defended<\/a> his position,\u200c stating, &#8220;I have 6, \u20625, and 3-year-old kids at home. The idea that we are going to allow a company to\u200d come \u200bin and try to wreak havoc on our education system, injecting transgender ideology in elementary school, negating parents&#8217; rights, that is non-negotiable for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 governor emphasized his commitment to \u2063protecting children and parents, asserting, \u2064&#8221;We will stand up for our kids. We will stand \u2062up for our parents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; strong stance on safeguarding\u200c the education system \u200band parental rights\u200b is a reflection of his dedication to create an environment in which children can learn and \u200bgrow without \u2063being exposed to controversial or divisive topics at\u2062 a young age. He firmly believes that incorporating transgender ideology into elementary school\u2063 curriculum is unnecessary and infringes upon the rights of parents to guide their children&#8217;s education.<\/p>\n<p>The feud between DeSantis and Disney highlights a growing tension between corporations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-vowed-to-elect-more-women-they-did-just-that\/\" title=\"Republicans Vowed To Elect More Women...They Did Just That\">conservative values<\/a>. As the governor\u2062 of a state that heavily relies\u2062 on tourism, DeSantis\u200b faces the\u200b difficult\u200c task of balancing economic interests with upholding and protecting traditional family\u2062 values.<\/p>\n<p>This clash also raises questions about \u200dthe influence of wealthy donors on \u2062political campaigns. Griffin&#8217;s criticism and threat to withhold support for DeSantis in the upcoming \u2063election underscore the power that donors hold in shaping the direction and policies of politicians. However, it is commendable that DeSantis\u2063 remains unwavering in his principles and prioritizes the well-being and interests \u2063of Florida&#8217;s families\u200d over the potential loss of political\u2063 support.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-vows-to-protect-and-support-homeschooling-families-in-next-presidential-term\/\" title=\"Trump promises to safeguard and aid homeschooling families in upcoming presidency.\">debate surrounding education<\/a> and societal values\u2064 continues, Governor \u200dDeSantis&#8217; unwavering \u200bcommitment to protecting children and parental rights sets him apart as a leader who \u200bis willing to take \u200da stand on controversial \u2064issues. This firm stance may not please everyone, but \u2064it demonstrates DeSantis&#8217; dedication to his constituents and his\u2063 refusal to compromise on matters that he believes are crucial to the\u200d well-being and future of Florida&#8217;s children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his handling of the Disney dispute after a wealthy GOP donor criticized him. The donor, who remains undecided for the 2024 election, received a response from DeSantis, who emphasized his commitment to protecting his young children and not allowing any company to dictate terms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":2038517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2038516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2038516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038516\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2038517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2038516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2038516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2038516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}