{"id":2175629,"date":"2024-02-13T19:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T00:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-video-ties-disneys-hard-left-turn-to-bob-igers-reaction-to-january-6th\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T19:57:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T00:57:32","slug":"new-video-ties-disneys-hard-left-turn-to-bob-igers-reaction-to-january-6th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-video-ties-disneys-hard-left-turn-to-bob-igers-reaction-to-january-6th\/","title":{"rendered":"New video links Disney&#8217;s leftward shift to Bob Iger&#8217;s response to January 6th"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fnew-video-ties-disneys-hard-left-turn-to-bob-igers-reaction-to-january-6th%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=2175629&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--><h2>Disney&#8217;s Political \u200cShift: Tracing it Back to Bob \u2063Iger&#8217;s Reaction to Capitol Hill Riot<\/h2>\n<p>A new video\u200d released by Christopher Rufo reveals \u2064the moment Disney decided to take a political stance, and it \u2063all started with then chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/bob-iger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Iger<\/a>&#8216;s response to the January 6th riot\u2063 on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<p>Rufo, \u2064teasing the video, stated, &#8220;I&#8217;ve obtained exclusive new video \u200dfrom Disney marking the\u2063 exact moment\u2062 the company \u200ddecided to become political\u2014days\u2064 after January 6, 2021.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after, he shared a two-minute clip where Iger can be heard saying, &#8220;In January 2021, then-Disney chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/disney-ceo-bob-iger-hosting-fundraiser-vulnerable-paul-bois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Iger<\/a> told employees he was committing the company to &#8216;taking \u200ba\u200c stand&#8217; on politics\u200c because of January 6,\u2062 then praised himself for making Black Panther, which he said was an example of &#8216;diversity and inclusion.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>WATCH:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE: \u2062In\u2063 January 2021, then-Disney chairman Bob Iger \u2064told employees he was committing the company to \u2062&#8221;taking a stand&#8221;\u2062 on politics because of January 6, then praised himself for making Black Panther, which he said\u2064 was an example of &#8220;diversity and inclusion.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rb41540cGW\">pic.twitter.com\/Rb41540cGW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1757494954895815142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve kind of shied away from politics, and in doing so, \u2063I think\u200b we&#8217;ve shied away from talking\u2064 about issues that aren&#8217;t\u2062 political \u200dat all,&#8221; Iger stated, emphasizing that important but apolitical topics were being avoided due to fear of being perceived as political.<\/p>\n<p>He continued, &#8220;Because we believe in doing so, maybe it looks like we were taking a stand, but in that reality, we should be taking \u200ca stand. By the way, I take\u200b responsibility for this. I was CEO for 15 years. And \u200dso I managed the company&#8217;s public-facing processes and how we were portraying ourselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Iger used the January 6th incident as an example, expressing \u200bthe need\u2063 for the company to be &#8220;less cautious&#8221; about addressing such \u2064events in the future.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s not political on our\u2063 part at all,&#8221; he clarified. &#8220;We know that what we saw was fundamentally wrong\u200c and it was rooted in hatred, disrespect, and contempt and intolerance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Iger then urged the company to focus more on projects like &#8220;Coco&#8221; and &#8220;Black \u200bPanther,&#8221; admitting that he had become complacent and self-congratulatory, failing \u2064to build upon those projects \u2064to further champion diversity.<\/p>\n<p>Rufo&#8217;s previous videos exposing the extent of the &#8220;not at all secret\u200c gay agenda&#8221; in Disney programming gained attention, leading Daily Wire\u200b co-founder Jeremy Boreing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/the-daily-wire-releases-new-kids-app-bentkey-with-full-slate-in-surprise-drop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch the Bentkey kids streaming app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200dsparked the debate about Disney&#8217;s shifting\u200d political stance and \u200dits potential impact on the entertainment industry?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hristopherrufo) August 31, 2021<\/p>\n<p>This revelation has now \u2064sparked a debate about Disney&#8217;s shifting \u200bpolitical stance and the possible impact it \u2062may have \u200con the entertainment industry as a whole. Many are\u200c questioning whether it\u200c is appropriate for a company\u2064 like Disney \u200bto\u200d take a political position.<\/p>\n<p>Disney \u200chas long been known as a company that caters to a wide range of audiences, regardless of their political views. Its mission has always \u2062been to provide entertainment that brings joy and happiness to people from all walks of life. However, the \u2062events of January 6th seem to have prompted a \u200cchange in direction.<\/p>\n<p>Bob Iger, who served as \u2064Disney&#8217;s \u200cchairman for over a decade, made it clear\u200b in his\u200b statement\u2062 that the company would now be taking a stand on politics. The reasoning behind this decision can be\u2062 attributed to the Capitol Hill riot, which \u200dshook the nation and brought to light the deep divisions \u200cwithin\u2062 the country.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech to Disney employees, Iger highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion, \u200dusing the blockbuster film Black Panther \u2062as an example. The movie, which celebrated black culture and showcased a predominantly black cast, was hailed as a major step forward in \u200bterms of representation in Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>Iger&#8217;s decision to link the company&#8217;s political stance to the events of January 6th and the success of Black Panther raises questions about the role of corporations in shaping public opinion.\u200b Should companies like Disney use\u200d their platform to promote a specific political agenda?<\/p>\n<p>On one hand, it \u2063can be\u200d argued that companies have a responsibility to use their influence to advocate for positive change. By taking a political stand, Disney may be able to \u200cpromote values such as diversity, inclusion, and equality, which are important in today&#8217;s society. Moreover, as one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, Disney has the power to reach millions \u200cof people and potentially shape public opinion.<\/p>\n<p>However, others argue that companies should remain\u2063 neutral and focus\u200c solely on entertaining their audiences. Taking a\u2063 political stance may alienate a\u2062 portion of\u2062 their customer base, leading to financial repercussions. In\u2063 an era where political polarization is \u2064at \u200dan all-time\u200b high, \u2064corporations need to tread carefully to avoid becoming embroiled in divisive debates.<\/p>\n<p>The impact\u200b of Disney&#8217;s political shift remains \u2062to be seen. It is uncertain how the company&#8217;s decision will affect its relationship with its audience, as well as its standing within the entertainment industry. However, what \u2063is clear is that the events\u2064 of January 6th had a profound impact on Disney&#8217;s leadership and sparked a departure from their previously apolitical stance.<\/p>\n<p>As other companies navigate their way through the\u200c increasingly complex and polarized political landscape, it will be interesting to see whether Disney&#8217;s example \u200bsets a precedent or serves as a cautionary tale.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the question remains: should companies like Disney \u2064take a political stance? While there are arguments to be made\u2064 on both sides, \u200bone thing is certain &#8211; the political \u2063landscape of the entertainment industry \u200cis changing, and Disney&#8217;s decision may mark a significant turning point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christopher Rufo recently released a video revealing that Disney&#8217;s shift towards politics can be attributed to former chairman Bob Iger&#8217;s response to the Capitol Hill riot on January 6th. 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