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He additionally deflects blame onto market changes, claiming that Disney’s problems are due to external factors such as streaming shifts and political influences. While external factors matter, critics emphasize that internal mismanagement and strategic failures are the primary causes.
Twitter and Social Media: The Political Divide
A controversial episode involves Disney’s decision to pull advertising from Twitter amidst political conflicts and platform changes. Iger justified the pull, citing moral and political reasons, but Elon Musk swiftly responded, criticizing Disney's approach and accusing them of political blackmail.