Communications Chief Geoff Morrell OUT At Disney Following Public Feud With Florida Government, Replaced By Longtime Radical Democrat Activist

This is a Disney Transport bus as seen in Walt Disney World, This is (5206) a 2016 Gillig Low Floor bus, equipped with a Cummins ISL9 engine with Allison B500R transmission. This is also in the Mickey Mouse paint scheme. Photo Credit: Computermusic1999 (Nicholas Osorio), CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

After a nasty battle with the state of Florida and the LGBTQ lobby within their own company, Geoff Morrell’s tenure as Communications Chief is already over.

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell talks about the possible repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy relating to gays in the military Nov. 18, 2010, during a press briefing at the Pentagon. (DoD photo by R.D. Ward/Released)

The head of The Walt Disney’s Company corporate affairs is out after only four months on the job.

Morrell joined Disney back in January but after weeks of fallout in the ongoing battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis which saw customers and his own LGBT employees revolt against the company, Morrell is out as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell speaks with members of the Pentagon Press corps. at the Pentagon, Jan. 29, 2009. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen (released)

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Morrell’s role will now be split between Disney’s general counsel Horacio Gutierrez and Disney’s newest hire Kristina Schake.

Earlier this month, Disney named longtime Democrat operative Kristina Schake as their new Executive Vice President of Global Communications and lead spokesperson for the company.

Schake was supposed to report to Geoff Morrell but after less than a month on the job, she will now take over his role.

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Friday afternoon, CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo out to staffers announcing Morrell’s departure.

It begins, “I am writing to share the news that Geoff Morrell, our Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Fortunately, the strength and experience of our existing leadership team—including relatively new all-star hires—means there is no shortage of talent to guide our reputation-driving functions. With Geoff’s departure, I am pleased to share the following changes.”

Source: Investor Day 2020

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He continued, “First, Kristina Schake will lead The Walt Disney Company’s communications efforts, serving as our Executive Vice President, Global Communications reporting directly to me. In this expanded role, Kristina will have oversight for corporate and segment communications and continue to be our chief spokesperson. Our business segment and content communications leads will continue to dual report to both division leadership and corporate communications, now led by Kristina.”

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Kristina with us at this important time. Her 30-plus years of experience includes roles leading President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine education program, communications for Instagram, and leadership positions in political campaigns and the Obama White House,” Chapek concluded. “Kristina has a strategic approach and collaborative style, as well as relentless optimism and a strong appreciation of our brand and its place in the world. These attributes will be invaluable as she works to protect and enhance our reputation, and I am thrilled to be working with her more closely.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 29: (L-R) Chairman of Disney Studios Content Alan Bergman, Producer, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Kevin Feige, and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek attend the Black Widow World Premiere Fan Event at Dolby Theatre on June 29, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

The brass at the house of mouse has been in turmoil ever since last month when the company initially claimed they would not be taking a political stance on the state of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill banning the teaching of sexuality and transgenderism to children between kindergarten through third grade.

When the company didn’t back the progressive opposition to the bill, LGBTQ activists revolted against the company internally forcing them to take a more hardline stance in their favor. After the backlash, Chapek declared that he’s fully on board with the LGBTQ+ agenda and that he promises to be an outspoken champion for their movement.

Source: The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders 2022

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Chapek said, “To my fellow colleagues, but especially our LGBTQ+ community, Thank you to all who have reached out to me sharing your pain, frustration, and sadness over the company’s response to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting with you have helped me better understand how painful our silence was.”

“It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights. You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry,” he added. 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Executive Producer and Marvel Studios Co-President Louis D’Esposito and CEO of Disney Bob Chapek arrive at the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Eternals on October 18, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

As Disney took a strong stance against Florida’s state government, Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law to dissolve Disney’s special tax and governing jurisdiction in Florida.

The legislation eliminated the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which has existed for 55 years as a vehicle for The Walt Disney Company to govern itself within the state.

Florida established Disney’s special tax district in 1967 after Walt Disney asked the Florida Legislature for more control over the development of Walt Disney World.

Photo Credit: State of Florida, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Disney has paid taxes and fees to the Reedy Creek District since its creation, and in exchange, the district provides governmental services for Disney World, including emergency medical services, road maintenance, electric power, and other public safety services essentially becoming its own governing body. However, that luxury will be dissolved by June 1, 2023.

Disney’s stock price has tumbled by 28% in 2022 from $155 to $111 as of close Friday afternoon in a fall that is largely driven by the corporation’s fight with Florida and worries that the company’s multiple streaming services (ESPN+, Hulu, & Disney+) could be losing ground in the face of record inflation hurting America wallets.

Source: New York Stock Exchange

What do you make of this move that Morrell is leaving Disney and he’s being replaced by a very apparent partisan Democrat apparatchik?

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