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The entire episode has been marred by attempts to frame it as the largest attack on free speech in American history— an exaggeration fueled by activists, journalists, and celebrities eager to paint Disney and corporate interests as villains suppressing dissent. Many of these narratives ignore the nuanced realities of private company decisions driven by advertiser concerns, viewer reactions, and local autonomy.
Moreover, accusations linking this incident to broader figures like Donald Trump have been exaggerated, with many dismissing claims that Trump's actions or rhetoric played any role in Disney’s management of the situation. The truth is that this was primarily an internal corporate decision, not a political one.